Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle

Build your career as a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist in our Townsville clinic, where you'll join a collaborative multidisciplinary allied health team. You'll play a key role in delivering advanced paediatric services while providing clinical leadership, mentoring and discipline support across our Speech Pathology team.

We're flexible on what this role looks like for the right candidate, with full-time or part-time options available on either a permanent or fixed-term basis, including shorter-term arrangements such as 3 to 6 months.

This role offers broad clinical exposure, regular outreach travel to regional and remote communities, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced allied health professionals while making a meaningful impact across North Queensland. Outreach travel may include overnight stays, driving or small plane flights, with travel completed during work hours where possible. Any required after-hours travel is supported through time in lieu, and a work vehicle is provided.

Benefits

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• Salary from $105,893 – $111,161 + super (Pro-rata for part-time) based on experience
• Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900 to help maximise your take home pay;
• 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
• Continuous Professional Development: Up to 10 days of paid professional development leave each financial year, supporting learning aligned with your role and career development.
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks) and Paid Partner Leave (3 weeks);
• EAP for you and your family;
• External monthly supervision benefits;
• Flexible work options including part-time, compressed hours, job sharing and flexible start/finish times.
• Have your birthday off on us!
• Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!)

About the role

• Lead complex paediatric speech pathology assessment and care
• Mentor and support Speech Pathologists across NWRH
• Deliver outreach services across regional and remote Queensland
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to achieve client outcomes
• Drive evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement
• Provide outreach services across regional and remote communities, travelling by fleet vehicle or small aircraft as required, with travel, accommodation and meals covered by NWRH.

Skills and experience 

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• SPA membership and AHPRA registration (if applicable)
• Experience with paediatric speech pathology caseloads
• Current C Class Driver Licence
• Australian work rights with no sponsorship required

About the region

Townsville

Located in sunny North Queensland, Townsville offers the perfect balance of coastal lifestyle, career opportunities, and vibrant community living. Enjoy beautiful beaches, national parks, year-round outdoor activities, and a growing regional city with excellent amenities. With a relaxed lifestyle and strong connection to nature, Townsville is a great place to live, work, and make a meaningful impact.

About the Company

North and West Remote Health (NWRH) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering allied health, mental health, aged care and community services across more than 50 rural, regional and remote Queensland communities. Since 1993, we've been helping people live healthier lives.

How to apply

Think you're a good fit? We'd love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' to join NWRH today.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Human Resources at hr@nwrh.com.au.

Please Note

NWRH is committed to child safety. All roles require pre-employment screening, including referee checks, a current Blue Card, Australian Federal Police check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement.