Job Description

Make a real difference in community health

Join Gidgee Healing and deliver essential, culturally responsive speech pathology services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across North West Queensland. This is a unique opportunity to work across clinic and outreach settings while making a meaningful impact on health outcomes.

About the role

As a Speech Pathologist, you will provide high-quality assessment and intervention across the lifespan, with a strong focus on paediatric services, communication difficulties and dysphagia. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary primary health care team and contribute to holistic, community-led care.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver speech pathology assessment, diagnosis and therapy
• Provide paediatric services in clinics, schools and community settings
• Conduct dysphagia screening and generalist rehabilitation
• Support early intervention and chronic condition management
• Participate in outreach services, including remote travel
• Collaborate with GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers and allied health staff
• Deliver client, family and community education
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service improvement

What we offer

• Above-award salary, based on experience
• Salary packaging benefits
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Diverse and rewarding caseload
• Opportunity to work closely with communities and build strong relationships

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel, including remote outreach

For further information or any queries, please contact HR at hr@gidgeehealing.com