Locum Speech Therapist Opportunities - Regional QLD, VIC & NSW
Rates: $60-$80/hr + super + CHRISTMAS BONUS
Perks: Accommodation provided on all roles + travel allowance ??
Start: ASAP (see individual role details below)
Step into meaningful regional work with strong clinical variety, great perks, and real impact.
Choose your role
1) Regional QLD - Coastal | Adult Community | $60-$70/hr + super + christmas bonus | ASAP-12 weeks
Adult caseload across community and aged care.
You'll provide speech pathology assessment, therapy, and communication/swallowing interventions across home visits, outpatient, and community-based programs.
Accommodation + travel provided.
2) Regional QLD- Coastal | Acute/Rehab Adult | $60-$70/hr + super + christmas bonus | ASAP -12 week contract
Acute/Rehab adult caseload providing swallowing assessments, communication support and ongoing therapy through the recovery journey.
3) Regional VIC - Hospital/Rehab | Adult Communication & Swallowing | $70-$80/hr + super + christmas bonus| ASAP- 12 weeks
Adult sub-acute rehab focus.
Work independently within a supportive MDT.
Videofluoroscopy (VFSS) experience is highly advantageous (not essential).
Accommodation + travel provided.
4) Regional NSW - Adult Acute | Sole Practitioner (support available) | $60-$75/hr | Negotiable start date, 6 weeks minimum
Independent adult acute role within a supportive service (backup available as required).
Communication & swallowing focus.
VFSS experience is highly desirable.
Accommodation + travel provided.
5) Darwin - Paediatrics or Mixed Caseload | Regional Outreach work | $65-$75/hr + super | January start 12 weeks
Private practice role Darwin based, paediatics or mixed.
Opportunity to work within regional outreach communities across NT.
Private luxury accommodation + travel provided one way.
What you'll need
Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
Current Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) registration
Recent experience aligned to your chosen stream (paediatric community / adult acute-subacute / rehab)
Strong triage, prioritisation, and independent practice skills (especially for rural/generalist settings)
Australian Working Rights- Working Holiday Visa's Welcome
Why work with MARS Recruitment
Allied Health specialists: Dedicated Speech & broader AHP locum desk with deep public networks across regional Australia
Welcome Pack: Free set of scrubs for new contractors
Streamlined compliance: Fast onboarding, help with credentialing and required checks
Travel & accommodation support: We organise or reimburse- so you can focus on the important stuff
Weekly payroll & transparent rates: Clear, competitive pay with super, plus contract completion bonuses
Referral rewards: Competitive referral bonuses for bringing great clinicians to the team