Speech Pathologist | Graduate or Experienced | Mackay QLD (10003969)

Health Workforce Queensland; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house mentoring

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Project hour daily

Admin support

Career conversations

Job summary

Health Workforce Queensland invites a Speech Pathologist to join a multidisciplinary paediatric team in Mackay. New grads and experienced clinicians are welcome; you’ll support children from birth to adolescence across clinic, home, school, and community settings.

You’ll enjoy a true team culture, in-house mentoring, flexible full-time hours, and a generous professional development budget with ongoing opportunities to grow, lead, or specialise while making a real impact in families' lives.

Qualifications

• Required degree in Speech Pathology and registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening are required.
• Driver's licence for community visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech pathology services to children from birth to adolescence.
• Deliver therapy in clinic and in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Speech pathology

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Position Highlights:

• New grads or experienced clinicians welcome to apply
• Combine meaningful work, genuine connection, and career growth, whilst thriving in a beautiful coastal town
• Generous professional development budget + leave
• $85,000 - $120,000 per annum including superannuation

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time (flexible hours).

Practice Information:

This paediatric private practice does things differently. They're not just building a team— they’re creating a place where passionate therapists can grow, be supported, and make a real impact in the lives of children and families. If you’re a Speech Pathologist who’s looking for more than just a job— something meaningful, balanced, and fun— this might be the team you’ve been waiting for.

Position Description:

Join this multidisciplinary team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants who work collaboratively to support children from birth to adolescence. Depending on your interests and experience, your caseload may include:

• Speech and language
• AAC and assistive technology
• Literacy and school readiness
• Feeding and mealtime support
• Parent coaching, group programs and more
• You’ll deliver therapy in our bright, family-friendly clinic, and work collaboratively to support children in homes, schools, and community settings — wherever support matters most.

On Offer:

• True flexibility: Full-time — your hours, your life, your rhythm.
• Smart scheduling: Dedicated time every day for prep, admin, and reflection
• In-house mentoring: Senior Speech Pathologists and highly experienced Team Leaders who genuinely have your back
• Growth opportunities: Pathways to specialise, lead, or simply be your best
• A real team culture: supportive team that loves what they do
• Project hour every day — just for you to catch up, get extra mentoring, work shadow another therapist, do some project work, or collaborate with your teammates about your clients
• Admin support from the awesome Client Services Team so you can focus on helping your clients
• Career conversations and regular check-ins — no getting lost here
• Warm, welcoming clients who value what you do
• Whether you're an experienced Speechie or an early career clinician we'd love to meet you.

Position Requirements:

• Recognised degree in n Speech Pathology
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening
• Driver's licence (for community visits)
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• A big heart and a passion for working with kids and families!

After Hours Requirements:

No.

About Mackay:

In beautiful coastal Mackay - on the doorstep of the Whitsundays you'll enjoy a relaxed lifestyle where people say "hi" at the shops, everything you need is within 30 minutes, housing is affordable, your work truly makes a difference, and your weekend could look like paddleboarding at sunrise or exploring rainforest waterfalls. Here, your weekends feel like a holiday, and your weekdays are filled with purpose.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via [e-mail].

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.