About the role

Mater Health Speech Pathology is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Speech Pathologist (HP4) to join our dynamic Adult Speech Pathology team in a temporary full-time capacity until April 2027, with the potential for ongoing or permanent opportunities subject to service requirements.

This role has been developed to support a period of workforce transition and growth, bringing together leave backfill requirements and service support needs into a single senior position. It offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of specialist adult speech pathology services within a large tertiary hospital environment.

The successful applicant will provide high-level clinical services across acute adult caseloads, with a particular focus on the assessment and management of complex communication and swallowing disorders. The role will also provide professional leadership, supervision, mentoring, and support to the broader speech pathology team.

The position offers flexibility in how the role may be structured and welcomes applications from candidates interested in:

• Full-time participation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Job-share proposals
• Clinicians seeking a temporary opportunity with potential for longer-term employment

Salary range: $68.24 - $73.43 (HP4) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver expert clinical care to adult inpatients and outpatients with complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Support service delivery within specialist adult acute and rehabilitation pathways.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and clinical support to speech pathology staff and students.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development, and workforce initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to support safe, patient-centred care.
• Assist in maintaining clinical governance, education, and evidence-based practice standards.

About you

You will be an experienced Speech Pathologist with:

• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex adult dysphagia and communication caseloads.
• Strong clinical leadership and supervision skills.
• Experience working within acute hospital settings.
• Videoflourscopy experience and competence (highly desirable)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• A commitment to service improvement and supporting workforce development.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

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

For more information regarding the role, please contact Megan.Clayton@mater.org.au

Applications close 15th November 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).

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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