About the role

Mater Springfield has an exciting opportunity for a passionate Speech Pathologist to join the team in a Permanent Part time capacity, 19 hours per week. 

The Speech Pathologist at Mater Private Hospital Springfield provides care for adult inpatients who present with communication and swallowing difficulties across a variety of clinical specialities. Service areas include general medicine, general surgery, oncology, and rehabilitation. The role requires that facility initiatives are integrated into clinical practice, organisational work unit guidelines and facility policies.

Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Independently undertake routine clinical practice within established clinical protocols to achieve patient focussed outcomes
• Provide delegation, supervision, training and support to less experienced health practitioners, allied health assistants, students, support staff and volunteers in the delivery of clinical services
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within professional and multidisciplinary teams
• Identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve clinical services and patient outcomes
• Actively participate in translating research into practice
• Actively participate in professional and multidisciplinary teams, and liaise with patients, their families/carers and external agencies to facilitate patient centred care
• Participate in continuing professional development activities to further develop clinical practice and expertise
• Contribute to the learning and development of the team through clinical education and clinical supervision
• Apply increasing clinical judgement to more complex cases under clinical practice supervision

About you

To be successful in the role you will have the following:

• Possess a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology;  
• Hold current membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or be eligible for membership;
• Current Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status is highly desirable.
• Be eligible to receive a provider number through Medicare;
• Previous experience in acute and rehabilitation hospital adult speech pathology services would be highly regarded.
• The ability to participate in a weekend roster
• The ability to work flexibly and increase as needed would be highly regarded. 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on 18^th May 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.