Speech Pathologist - Senior (Child Development Service)

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Superannuation contributions

Salary sacrificing options

Competitive salary

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service in Townsville QLD is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist for the Child Development Service. You will provide clinical leadership and high-level Paediatric expertise across a multidisciplinary team, delivering holistic assessment and management for children aged 0-8 years, including outreach to rural sites.

The role supports professional development with structured pathways, travel to outreach sites, and collaboration with JCU partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must hold a tertiary degree in Speech Pathology and be registered or eligible for registration.
• Commitment to regular travel to outreach sites, including overnight travel.
• Working with Children Check/Blue Card compliance required.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease risk role.
• Regulatory registration with appropriate authority is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and high-level knowledge within the Speech Pathology discipline.
• Deliver integrated and holistic assessment and management for children 0–8 years with complex developmental needs.
• Work as part of the Child Development Service Outreach team across Townsville HHS.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Paediatric care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Speech Pathologist - Senior (Child Development Service)

Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Townsville QLD

Child Development Service / Women's and Children's Service Group / Kirwan Health Campus, Townsville

About your opportunity

To provide clinical leadership and high-level knowledge, skills and practice to the Speech Pathology discipline within a multidisciplinary, paediatric, early intervention, outreach allied health service. The role provides integrated and holistic assessment and management of children with complex developmental needs (0-8 years). This position forms part of the Child Development Service Outreach team which provides services to children and families living in rural and remote locations across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $64.64 to $69.55 p.h. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration:

• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• The successful applicant must agree to regular travel (via road and air) to the outreach sites included with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Overnight travel is required as part of the service model.
• Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Nicole Argall on (07) 4433 9***.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.