The Role An opportunity has become available for a Speech Pathologist (Child and Youth Mental Health -Continuing Care Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Manage the designated caseload to deliver professional level speech pathology services

Provide competent speech pathology services in the assessment and treatment of children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems and disorders

Work cooperatively and effectively within departmental and multidisciplinary teams and with patients and their carers to provide high quality care

Collaborate with senior staff, to participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of group programs for consumers that are evidence-based, appropriate for consumers in the community

About you To be successful in this position you will require:

A tertiary degree in Speech Pathology

Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B

Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required

Driver Licence

Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed

Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

Flexible work options

Career Development

Salary Packaging

Up-to-date Facilities

Diverse Work Culture

Research Opportunities

12.75% super

17.5% leave loading

Salary





Temporary full time (6 months with the possibility of extension)

Base salary ranging from $3,067.00 - $4,453.50 per fortnight

About Us The Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) Continuing Care Team (CCT) is a multi-disciplinary, multispecialty team within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services operating across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service to provide multi-specialty mental health intervention to children and young people (0- 18 years).

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care

Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion

More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts

Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities

Opportunity to combine qualified advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best

Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work workplace. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC692391

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📌 Speech Pathologist (Mental Health - Continuing Care Team) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast