In this role you will deliver specialist speech pathology services to adult inpatient consumers of the Acute Mental Health and Extended Service units, and the Community Adult Mental Health Service using advanced level speech pathology clinical management and consultancy.
The position operationally reports to the Director Allied Health Mental Health, and professionally to the Director Speech Pathology.
The position is permanent full time however job sharing may be negotiated.
Job Advertisement Details
* Job Ad Reference (JAR) -DD2603678472
* Closing date - Thursday 02 April 2026
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Clinical expertise
Demonstrated advanced-level knowledge, expertise, and skills in the delivery of contemporary, evidence based clinical speech pathology and multidisciplinary practice, to solve complex and novel clinical issues in a mental health clinical setting where established principles, procedures and methods require some expansion, adaption or modification.
Communication
Advanced level interpersonal skills evidenced through an ability to negotiate, manage conflict, and consult effectively with key stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes for individual consumers and their families/carers, and ensure high quality clinical service delivery standards.
Leadership
Demonstrated advanced level leadership and the ability to lead change through quality and service improvement activities and the application of evidence-based speech pathology and multidisciplinary team practice.
Research, education and training, and evidenced-based practice
Demonstrated commitment to personal education, professional development, clinical and professional supervision, and development of colleagues through the provision of education, the involvement in research and the promotion of personal and professional accountability.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent qualification) in Speech Pathology from a recognised tertiary institution, as well as current fulfilment of Speech Pathology Australia's certification requirements.
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Employment Screening
Appointments are made subject to the following screening. Darling Downs Health will conduct the screening prior to appointment.
* Citizenship/Visa check
* General Criminal History check
* Internet search
* Proof of identity
* Serious discipline history check
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