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Speech Pathologist

Mater·Springfield, Missouri

A$48 - A$60/hr·Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 22 hours ago
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About the role

Provide assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties in an acute hospital setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care and contribute to clinical service development and quality improvement.

About the Role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced and motivated Speech Pathologists to join us on a casual basis (HP3). As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state-of-the-art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region.

The Speech Pathology team supports public and private patients across the co-located Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield, delivering care across diverse specialty areas including medical, surgical, ICU, NCCU, and emergency.

Salary Range

$47.69 - $60.35 per hour + 25% casual loading plus superannuation [https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML] + access to many staff benefits! [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater]

What you’ll be doing

As a Casual Speech Pathologist at Mater Hospital Springfield, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties. You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas.

You will contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services, participate in quality improvement activities, and engage in continuing professional development to ensure care is aligned with best practice and Mater’s mission and values.

Key responsibilities include

  • Delivering high-quality speech pathology services for patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital setting
  • Managing an appropriate caseload using strong time management and prioritisation skills
  • Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, patient-focused care
  • Participating in supervision, mentoring and clinical education of students
  • Contributing to service evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities
  • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational policy
  • Promoting the role and value of speech pathology within the wider healthcare team

About you

  • You will have a minimum two years’ experience in an acute hospital setting and be available to participate in weekend or on-call rosters as required.
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
  • Membership or eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
  • Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status (or working towards it)
  • Eligibility for a Medicare provider number
  • Strong clinical skills in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, carers and colleagues
  • A collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
  • A commitment to ongoing learning, quality improvement and reflective practice

Why join us?

Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare [https://www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-rockhampton], education [https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/], fundraising & philanthropy [https://www.materfoundation.org.au/] and research [https://www.materresearch.org.au/] — and it’s our people who make the difference.

  • We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
  • Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
  • Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
  • Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
  • Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
  • Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
  • Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
  • Convenient, discounted on-site parking
  • Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
  • Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/careers]. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Sunday, 9th August 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/reconciliation].

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology with at least two years of experience in an acute hospital setting. Candidates must be eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia and a Medicare provider number.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Quality Improvement
  • Speech Pathology
  • Patient-Centred Care
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Acute Hospital Care
  • Reflective Practice
  • Communication Disorder Assessment
  • Swallowing Disorder Management

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Superannuation
  • On-site pastoral care teams
  • Corporate discount on private health insurance
  • Discounted on-site parking
  • Fitness Passport program
  • Reduced prices at campus cafés
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
  • Dining, retail, travel, and accommodation discounts
  • Casual loading of 25%

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
A$48 - A$60/hr
Location
Springfield, Missouri
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
MA

Hiring organization

Mater

Caring for the health of the community for more than a century, Mater brings together a collective expertise across health, education and research, with a shared vision of empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing. Mater’s commitment to our...

Salary listed on 10 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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