Speech Pathologist - Graduate Program 2027

Medhealth Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

PD allowance

Performance bonus

Extra paid leave at Christmas

Relocation/accommodation assistance

Outreach facilities in Mackay and Cair

Job summary

Medhealth Group in Townsville seeks an experienced Speech Pathologist to support a paediatric caseload across home, school and clinic settings.

The role focuses on Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients, with telehealth and outreach across Townsville, Mackay, and Cairns. Flexible contracts (≈3 months, fixed-term, casual, FIFO) and relocation options are available for the right clinician.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Australia registration.
• Paediatric experience and independent practice ability.
• Willingness to travel and work across North Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat paediatric speech and language needs.
• Work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients and families.
• Deliver home, school and clinic-based services; telehealth as needed.
• Engage in outreach between Townsville, Mackay and Cairns.

Skills

Paediatric therapy

Speech & language assessment

Telehealth

Outreach

DHH awareness

Education

Speech Pathology Australia registration

Job description

Speech Pathologist – Townsville

We are working with a specialised community service in Townsville seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to support an established paediatric caseload. With flexibility around contract length, travel and work arrangements, this could be a great opportunity for a Cairns-based clinician looking to FIFO to Townsville, take on a short-term contract, or consider relocating to Townsville while enjoying the flexibility to travel between North Queensland locations.

The Opportunity

This is a specialised Speech Pathology service with a strong focus on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) clients, predominantly supporting children aged 0-6 years, with some school-aged and early teen clients.

You’ll work across a varied caseload, including:

• Paediatric speech and language assessment and intervention
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients and families
• Clients with complex and dual diagnoses
• First Nations families and clients, including those in remote communities
• Home, school and clinic-based services
• Telehealth for remote families
• Outreach between Townsville, Mackay and Cairns

The majority of interventions are short-term, with a strong focus on assessment, therapy programs, monitoring and supporting families rather than managing long-term caseloads.

Swallowing experience is not required - the focus is on standard speech and language skills.

Why Consider This Role?

This is a genuinely flexible opportunity. The service is open to discussing an arrangement that works for the right clinician, including:

• Short-term contracts of around 3 months, with a preference on longer
• Fixed-term employment
• Casual engagement
• FIFO options
• Permanent relocation for those looking for a longer-term move

There is a travel budget available, and relocation/accommodation assistance may be considered on a case-by-case basis for the right candidate.

Support & Professional Development

You don’t need previous DHH experience to be successful in this role. You’ll receive:

• Support from experienced clinical leads
• Deaf awareness training
• Professional development specifically focused on the DHH space
• $1,000 annual PD allowance
• Additional PD opportunities linked to performance
• Ongoing clinical support and capability development

The Benefits

• Above-award remuneration - permanent rates approximately $49-$58/hr, depending on experience, with casual rates of up to approximately $72/hr
• $1,000 annual PD allowance, with additional PD funding and performance incentives available
• Potential $1,000 performance bonus for hitting KPI's as well as an additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas for eligible permanent employees
• Company vehicle available in Townsville for local outreach
• Centrally located office with dedicated treatment rooms
• Established facilities available for outreach in Mackay and Cairns
• Potential relocation/accommodation assistance

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist who can confidently step into an established caseload and work independently.

You’ll ideally have:

• Current Speech Pathology Australia registration
• Previous paediatric experience