Senior Speech Pathologist
· Dynamic Senior Speech Pathologist role
Permanent part-time - Monday to Wednesday
· Join our supportive leadership team at Gold Coast Private
· Diverse clinical caseload
Are you an enthusiastic Senior Speech Pathologist looking to join a dynamic Allied Health team in a leadership role? The successful applicant will have the opportunity to experience a varied clinical caseload across the acute setting whilst supporting and leading the team.
About the role
Gold Coast Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to join our Allied Health team on a part-time basis. You will play a key role within a supportive team in ensuring high levels of patient care is provided.
Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 339-bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport.
With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology.
Gold Coast Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.
As a Senior Speech Pathologist, your responsibilities will include:
· Assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders in accordance with evidence-based practice
· rovision of counselling and education regarding communication and swallowing disorders to patients, families and staff
· Participation in quality improvement activities
· Provision of clinical supervision to junior Speech Pathology team members and undergraduate students as required
· Work collaboratively with patients, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve shared goals
· Demonstrate professional, ethical and respectful behaviour and teamwork at all times in accordance with our core values and the Healthscope code of conduct.
Selection Criteria:
· Bachelor of Speech Pathology
· Previous acute hospital experience – Minimum of 3 years
· Membership to Speech Pathology Australia
· Video fluoroscopy and tracheostomy management experience essential
· Non-ventilator tracheostomy training & experience
· Exceptional time management and communication skills
· Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
· Commitment to professional development
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As one of the largest national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 36 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
Benefits:
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
- Discounted health insurance (perm employees)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
- Gym Passport
- Maxxia reward Program
- Salary Sacrifice and novated lease options
- EAP Services
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 14th November 2025
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out recruitment@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.