ASAP Start - Christmas 2026
$80-$90 per hour + Super
Accommodation available
✈️ Return airfares / travel supported
Far North Queensland | Regional Hospital
⭐ HP4 | Paediatric Experience Essential
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist (HP4) to join a regional hospital team in beautiful Far North Queensland on a locum contract through to Christmas 2026.
This position is predominantly focused on paediatric outpatients, making it a fantastic prospect for a Speech Pathologist with strong paediatric experience looking for their next regional locum.
You'll be joining an established Speech Pathology service, working alongside an HP3 Speech Pathologist who manages the majority of the adult inpatient caseload.
The caseload predominantly includes:
- Paediatric outpatients - Assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children presenting with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
- Managing a predominantly paediatric outpatient caseload within a regional hospital setting.
- Providing occasional support with adult general Speech Pathology caseloads as required.
- Working collaboratively with the on-site HP3 Speech Pathologist and wider multidisciplinary team.
- Delivering evidence-based assessment, treatment and ongoing care.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist who is confident managing a paediatric caseload and can work independently within a regional healthcare setting.
You'll require:
- Relevant Speech Pathology qualification
- Eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership
- Strong paediatric clinical experience - essential
- General adult Speech Pathology experience - advantageous
- Ability to manage a caseload independently
- Australian working rights
- Experience working at a senior level, ideally within a hospital or public health setting
Why This Role?
Excellent locum rate of $85-$95/hr + Super
Accommodation available
✈️ Return travel/airfares supported
Experience beautiful Far North Queensland
Work alongside another Speech Pathologist on site
ASAP start through to Christmas 2026
⭐ Predominantly paediatric caseload with senior-level responsibility
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Interested? Get in touch ASAP!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced paediatric Speech Pathologist looking to secure a locum contract through to Christmas.
Contact Danielle Richards at MARS Recruitment for a confidential chat or send your CV to ***************@marsrecruitment.com.au.
For additional information about Danielle Richards at MARS Healthcare and why you should choose her as your preferred Recruitment Consultant and Allied Health Expert, connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-richards-069a55225/
📌 Locum Senior Speech Therapist | Regional QLD (Cairns)
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