Job Description
North & West Remote Health – Mount Isa QLD
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Come for the life experience, stay for the Lifestyle
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Build your Speech Pathologist career in our Mount Isa clinic where you'll join a supportive multi-discipline allied health 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 basis or a fixed-term contract, including shorter-term arrangements such as 3 to 6 months.
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This role offers broad clinical exposure, the opportunity to support clients with communication, swallowing, and developmental needs, and the chance to work closely with families, community partners, and a multidisciplinary team. Regular outreach travel to surrounding communities is required, including overnight stays away from home as needed, with travel completed during work hours where possible. A work vehicle is provided, and any required after-hours travel is supported through time in lieu. Make a meaningful difference while delivering Speech Pathology services across rural and remote Queensland.
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Salary from $82,858 to $105,893 + super (Pro-rata for part-time) based on experience
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Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900 to help maximise your take home pay;
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5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
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$180 per fortnight Rental Subsidy (Mount Isa and Longreach only);
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Initial staff accommodation available;
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Up to $3k relocation assistance for Mount Isa plus possible additional payment of up to $3k from Health Workforce Queensland for candidates who relocate and meet the criteria
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Annual Flight Home upon 12 months of service (If based in Mount Isa or Longreach);
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Continuous Professional Development: Up to 10 days of paid professional development leave each financial year, supporting learning aligned with your role and career development.
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Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks) and Paid Partner Leave (3 weeks);
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EAP for you and your family;
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External monthly supervision benefits;
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Versatile work options including part-time, compressed hours, job sharing and flexible start/finish times.
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Have your birthday off on us!
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Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!)
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About the role
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Assess speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs across a diverse client caseload
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Deliver evidence-based therapy to support client goals, independence, and wellbeing
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Develop tailored treatment plans for children, adults, and families
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Collaborate with allied health teams, families, and community partners to deliver holistic care
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Provide outreach services to rural and remote communities across North Queensland
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Skills & experience
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Speech Pathology Australia registration or eligibility to obtain
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Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification
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QLD Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening clearance
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Right to live and work in Australia
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About the region
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Located in the heart of North West Queensland, Mount Isa offers a unique blend of adventure, community, and lifestyle. Enjoy affordable living, stunning landscapes, and a welcoming regional community while making a meaningful impact through rural healthcare. Explore the outdoors, connect with locals, and experience a lifestyle beyond the city.
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About the company
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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 ****, we've been helping people live healthier lives.
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Please Note
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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
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📌 Speech Pathologist - Mount Isa
🏢 North and West Remote Health
📍 Mount Isa