Speech Pathologist

Location: Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay Regions. Employment Terms: Permanent, Full Time (Part time considered).

Remuneration: $42.15 – $59.04 per hour (dependent on experience) + Super, salary packaging benefits, kilometre reimbursement, and 5 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata).

We welcome current graduates.

Responsibilities

- Provide individualised, person‑centred speech therapy to elderly clients in community settings.
- Proactively screen and assess clients to formulate and maintain up‑to‑date individual care plans.
- Maintain open and fluid communication within a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Refer clients to appropriate health care professionals when necessary.
- Liaise compassionately with clients and their families.
- Travel between sites (approximately one to two days per fortnight) as required; travel is planned in advance and supported by the team.

Qualifications

- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology (essential).
- Experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist, preferably in aged care.
- Graduates encouraged to apply.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build great relationships.




- Clear understanding and experience with contemporary speech pathology theories and practices.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence and a road‑worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance (essential).
- Confidence to satisfy relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.

Benefits

- Salary packaging of everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
- Recognition and rewards platform with employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including health insurance and wellbeing programmes.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave (available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme).
- Diversity and inclusive leave options: paid gender affirmation leave, cultural leave for Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
- Career development opportunities within a large, trusted community and residential care provider.
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata).

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

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