Description

Location:   Southport 

Remuneration:   $4,912.70 - $5,286.40 per fortnight or $64.64 - $69.56 per hour 

The Role  

An opportunity has become available for several Speech Pathologists – Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will  

Independently deliver high level paediatric speech pathology clinical services  
Work cooperatively and effectively within departmental and multidisciplinary teams  
Actively contribute to local clinical education programs for speech pathology  
Provide a high level of evidence based speech pathology for both routine and complex cases 

About you  

To be successful in this position you will require: 

• Tertiary degree in Speech Pathology 
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B 
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required 
• Driver Licence  
• Blue Card/Working with children check (GCH will cover cost) 
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed 
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost) 

Benefits 

• Flexible work options 
• Career Development 
• Salary Packaging 
• Modern Facilities 
• Diverse Work Culture 
• Research Opportunities 
• 12.75% super 
• 17.5% leave loading 

Salary  

• Permanent part time and temporary full time (one permanent part time position, 30.4 hrs p.f. and one temporary full time position up to 12 months with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $4,912.70 - $5,286.40 per fortnight or $64.64 - $69.56 per hour 

About Us  

The Child Development Service (CDS) is a multidisciplinary team that sits within Community Child Health under the Division of Women, Newborn and Children’s Health at the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. CDS currently operates from four Community Child Health Centres: Southport Health Precinct (main centre), Palm Beach, Helensvale and Upper Coomera. 

About Gold Coast Health 

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care 
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion 
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts 
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities 
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle 
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best 
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong 

How to Apply 

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 10 April 2026 

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.  

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.  

Enquiries:   Jennifer West (07) 5687 9183 

Job Ad Reference:   GC679478 

Application Details:   https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-GC679478

Closing Date:   Friday, 10 April 2026