Overview
Speech Pathologist – Experienced or New Grad – Mount Isa, Queensland. Employment Type: Permanent – Full time.
Position Description
The organisation is seeking full-time Speech Pathologists to join their team in Mount Isa. They have positions for Graduate and Experienced clinicians. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide speech pathology services in regional North Qld. You’ll work in collaboration with a range of specialists to provide holistic care and long-term treatment and prevention strategies. You will work with a diverse range of clients, set your own schedule, and help community members thrive through your care and expertise. You’ll see the real difference your work makes in rural communities as you enable clients to live and receive high-quality care locally.
Core Duties
- Administer standardised and informal assessments within a multidisciplinary team to determine the nature and extent of speech, language, learning and communication disorders or swallowing difficulties.
- Provide treatment and management including ongoing therapy of speech, language, learning and communication disorders that may be developmental, part of a disability, or acquired as a result of injury or disease.
- Deliver family centred early childhood intervention strategies
Benefits
- Competitive salary + super + salary sacrificing up to $15,900
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- $180/fortnight rental subsidy (Mount Isa only)
- Annual flight home after 12 months of service
- Relocation assistance + initial housing
- 10 days paid professional development leave + CPD support
- Paid parental & partner leave
- EAP for you and your family
- Birthday leave & recognition of service bonus
Why join this team?
- Competitive salary starting from $80,445 (commensurate with experience), plus superannuation and up to $15,900 in salary sacrificing
- Flexible working arrangements, 17.5% leave loading, and five weeks of annual leave
- Clinical freedom to focus on treating patients based on clinical needs, with the opportunity to provide long-term care and prevention strategies
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment
- Real impact by helping rural communities live healthier lives
Qualifications & Experience
You will need to be registered, or eligible to obtain Speech Pathology Australia registration, and have a passion for providing quality healthcare to rural communities. In addition, you will need or be eligible to obtain:
- A QLD blue card & NDIS worker screening
- A current, unrestricted C-class Australian Driver’s Licence
- The right to live and work in Australia
Other Requirements
No after-hours requirements.
Salary Information
Starting from $80,445 + super + salary sacrificing options.
About Mount Isa
Mount Isa, also known as the Oasis of the Outback, offers a relaxed lifestyle and close-knit community with city amenities. It is a great base for exploring nearby national parks and Lake Moondarra reservoir.
How to Apply
Please apply via the Apply Now button on this page. For more information, contact
Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland’s workforce attraction and retention incentives.
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📌 Speech Pathologist – Experienced or New Grad - Mount Isa QLD (JOB -10003893)
🏢 Health Workforce Queensland
📍 Mount Isa