This position will provide integrated and evidence-based, consumer centred speech pathology services as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to optimise psycho-social outcomes for children and young people with severe and complex mental health programs and disorders, and their families and carers.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/GC692391
Closing date 30-Sep-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
Contact person Amanda Arnett
Contact details (07) 5635 6202
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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
- Modern 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 cutting-edge 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 professional 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 environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC692391
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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