Speech Pathologist

Description:

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Join an organisation that seamlessly links clinical practice, education and research to provide outstanding patient outcomes.

• Permanent full time or part time role focussed on paediatrics.

• Attractive salary, depending on experience, and access to the full salary packaging benefit with Maxxia to maximise your take home pay.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or emerging Paediatric Speech Pathology to join our highly supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary who are focused on delivering high quality clinical service delivery, evidence-based practice and learning, and child and family-centred practice.

At MQ Health Kids, we offer a varied and stimulating caseload comprising of babies, children and adolescents with complex neurological and musculoskeletal disabilities (acquired and congenital), genetic conditions, developmental delay and children presenting with concerns relating to atypical development. As a Paediatric Speech Pathologist, you will deliver evidence-based and goal directed speech therapy assessment and intervention across outpatient and community settings.

Within this role, you will also have the opportunity to be involved in service development and student education activities, as well as potential clinical research opportunities.

About Us

MQ Health unites the best clinicians, the most qualified researchers and the most dynamic teachers to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are Australia's first fully integrated university-led health sciences centre, combining excellence in clinical care with teaching and research. MQ Health brings together Macquarie University Hospital, MQ Health Clinics, and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and passionate individual with a high-level commitment to child and family centered clinical care and ongoing professional development. You will have registration with Speech Pathology Australia, experience in a paediatric setting and work well within an innovative multidisciplinary environment. You demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, good time management and effective and timely communication that balances all aspects of our business and key stakeholders. Given our community service delivery model, there will be travel requirements within work-hours. Access to a car and a current driver’s license is essential.

T o Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that outlines how you meet the selection criteria below:

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and Certified Practising member of Speech Pathology Australia;

• Demonstrated post-graduate experience in providing Speech Pathology services to infants, children and adolescents in an outpatient and/or community setting;

• Experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication and feeding is highly desirable, however not essential;

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills;

• Ability to work independently and within a broad multidisciplinary team;

• Excellent time management, organisation, and communication skills;

• Commitment to evidence-based practice, service development and student education.

​Role Specific Requirements

• SPA registration as a Speech Pathologist

• Working with Children's Check Clearance

• Current Driver’s License

• Immunisation Check

• Criminal History Check

Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Specific Role Enquiries: Nikita Sharma, Allied Health Unit Lead (MQ Health Kids) at nikita.sharma@mqhealth.org.au

General Enquiries: Nithya Elango, Talent Acquisition Officer at nithya.elango@mq.edu.au

Closing Date: Friday 11th April 2025 at 11:59 PM AEDT

Interviews to be held between Monday 21st April 2025 to Thursday 1st May 2025.

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the advertised closing date.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. We embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education and healthcare.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe in providing flexibility, supporting our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to MQ Health. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore MQ Health