Speech Pathologist - Senior (Child Development Service), Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health Townsville is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist (Child Development Service) to provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary paediatric outreach service. You will lead holistic assessments and management for children with complex developmental needs (0–8 years) across regional outreach sites in the Townsville HHS.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, flexible secondments, and collaboration with James Cook University to support best-practice

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary degree in Speech Pathology.
• Registration or membership with appropriate registration authority.
• Willingness to travel to outreach sites; overnight travel required.
• Blue Card Checks (Working with Children) is required prior to appointment.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and high-level knowledge in Speech Pathology within a multidisciplinary paediatric outreach service.
• Deliver holistic assessment and management for children with complex developmental needs (0–8 years).
• Be part of the Child Development Service Outreach team supporting Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver services across rural and remote locations.

Skills

Speech pathology

Education

Tertiary degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

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 .

• 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 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 [phone].

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Speech Pathologist - Senior (Child Development Service), Queensland Health Townsville, Australia