AddressStaff accommodation available
Experience within one of the following caseloads preferred:
- VFSS
- Laryngectomy
- Tracheostomy
- Paediatric dysphagia/feeding
Role details
The Speech Pathology Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for Speech Pathologists (Senior or Clinical Lead) to join their team on a temporary basis.
This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help identify potentially suitable applicants for future opportunities.
- If deemed suitable you will be contacted for additional selection processes (interview, reference checks and pre-employment checks) to further assess suitability for appointment.
- If you are placed in the talent pool, you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.
- By submitting an Expression of Interest, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy at Mackay Hospital and Health Service, please submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the Smart Jobs website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
Deliver high-level clinical services and leadership for inpatient and outpatient speech pathology services across the lifespan within Mackay Hospital and Health Service facilities, as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
About the Team
Our Speech Pathology Service delivers care to patients, both children and adults, throughout our hospital departments as well as in outpatient, community and rural settings. Our Speech Pathologists provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management to children and adults needing help with communication and/or swallowing.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
