About the role
Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking a passionate and motivated Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team in a permanent part-time role, working 12 hours per week across three days. We offer flexibility with the scheduling of workdays, although availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays would be preferred. Reporting to the Allied Health Manager, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services to patients across acute inpatient and rehabilitation settings. As a valued member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will apply advanced clinical reasoning and professional judgement to develop and implement individualised treatment plans, monitor progress, and support optimal communication and swallowing outcomes.
This diverse role offers exposure to a broad range of clinical areas, including inpatient wards such as ICU, Surgical, Medical, Cardiac, Orthopaedics and Women’s Health, as well as our inpatient and day rehabilitation programs and Cardiac Rehabilitation services. Working across our Pimlico and Hyde Park campuses, you will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, continuous improvement initiatives and the delivery of exceptional patient-centred care.
Salary range: $44.99 - $60.35 per hour plus plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will deliver high-quality speech pathology services as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will assess patients, develop tailored treatment plans, and provide evidence-based interventions to optimise outcomes. The position involves supporting adults with a range of conditions, including those with dysphagia, and contributing to clinical improvements and service development. With opportunities to engage in case conferences, discharge planning, and continuous quality initiatives, your work will directly enhance patient care and recovery.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Pathology, eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status (full or provisional)
- Demonstrated experience in managing adult dysphagia
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate, motivated professional who is committed to delivering patient-centred care.
- A commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice
- Desirable experience includes competencies in laryngectomy and tracheostomy management
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, and at Rockhampton, we keep things personal and local. Here, we are a community-based hospital, and it’s our people who make the difference.
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has been caring for the health and wellbeing of Central Queenslanders for more than 100 years. Since opening its doors in 1915 as the first Mater Misericordiae Hospital north of Brisbane, our hospital has built a proud legacy of compassionate care, innovation, and service. Today, we continue to honour that heritage while embracing the future of healthcare.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a tight-knit and 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
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close Monday 3rd August 2026–please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.
Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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