Mater Private Hospital Springfield and Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Speech Pathologist to join our team in a permanent full-time or permanent part-time roles. Based at our Springfield campus, this is a career-defining opportunity in a dynamic, patient-focused environment. These roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening in the coming months. This state of the art facility, co-located with the existing Mater Private Hospital Springfield, will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region and is set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.
The Speech Pathology department will service both public and private patients across a range of specialties in both facilities including ICU, medical, surgical, NICU, paediatrics, emergency, and outpatients.
Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
As a Speech Pathologist at Mater Health, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties. You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas.
You will contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services, participate in quality improvement activities, and engage in continuing professional development to ensure care is aligned with best practice and Mater’s mission and values.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering high-quality speech pathology services for patients with communication and swallowing disorders
- Managing an appropriate caseload using strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, patient-focused care
- Participating in supervision, mentoring and clinical education of students
- Contributing to research, service evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational policy
- Promoting the role and value of speech pathology within the wider healthcare team
About you
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
- Membership or eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status (or working towards it)
- Eligibility for a Medicare provider number
- Strong clinical skills in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, carers and colleagues
- A collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
- A commitment to ongoing learning, quality improvement and reflective practice
Essential:
- Previous experience in an acute hospital setting
- Flexibility to participate in weekend or on-call rosters as required
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 Sunday 1st February 2026. 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.
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