About the role

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Speech Therapist to join our team on a casual basis. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based clinical care to patients within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will work across the acute wards, providing assessment and management of patients with communication, swallowing and cognitive‑communication impairments.

Salary range: $44.99 - $60.35 (HP3) 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

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver routine speech therapy services aligned with HP3 scope and clinical competency in the assessment, diagnosis and management of swallowing and communication disorders.
• Undertake independent clinical decision-making to design and implement appropriate evidence‑based interventions in a dynamic acute care environment.
• Apply contemporary assessment and intervention approaches to:
• Differentiate and manage swallowing and communication impairments in medically complex patients.
• Inform timely discharge planning and contribute to patient flow requirements.
• Work collaboratively within speech therapy and multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, patient‑centred care.
• Demonstrate strong time‑management and organisational skills, including efficient caseload prioritisation.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical and non‑clinical activities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development activities as required.
• Engage in regular supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.

About you

To be considered for this position, you should:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Speech Therapy
• Hold (or be eligible for) Practising Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrate clinical experience in the assessment and management of swallowing (dysphagia) and communication disorders within a healthcare setting.
• Understand acute hospital workflows, multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centred care principles.
• Commit to evidence-based practice, continuous learning and quality improvement.
• Possess strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Have the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced acute environment.
• Experience working with medically complex patients, including those in critical care settings (desirable).

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.

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

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).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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