The Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, and Mount Morgan Speech Pathology Department is a vibrant and innovative team. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe, equitable health care and are passionate about educating the emerging health workforce. We prioritise the health of Central Queenslanders through the provision of comprehensive clinical services to prevent, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.

The Speech Pathologist Senior delivers direct high level speech pathology services to patients of the Rockhampton Hospital and other client groups of Central Queensland Health. This position is required to exercise a high level of clinical independence through the provision of advanced speech pathology clinical services.

The Speech Pathologist Senior is required to provide clinical leadership and act as a resource person through delivering clinical supervision, leading quality improvement, research, clinical service development and representation on relevant committees and portfolios aligned with Speech Pathology, Central Queensland Health and Queensland Health initiatives and strategic directions.

• The successful applicant must possess a tertiary degree in Speech Pathology and provide eligibility for practicing membership to Speech Pathology Australia.
• It is desirable, but not mandatory, for the successful candidate to possess advanced skills and experience in the following areas:
  • Speech pathology care to paediatric patients in hospital including paediatrics ward and Special Care Nursery.
  • Video fluoroscopy (VFSS) swallow study competency in paediatrics.

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $5,245 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K670515

Applications close: Wednesday, 10 December 2025

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