Adult Speech Pathology Team Clinical Lead

About the role

Mater Health is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Speech Pathologist to join our Adult Speech Pathology team at our South Brisbane campus. This permanent opportunity is available up to full-time hours, with flexibility in appointment hours based on the successful candidate(s).

Our Adult Speech Pathology service provides specialist assessment and intervention for adults with communication, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders arising from a broad range of neurological, medical, surgical, oncological and critical care conditions. Working within a highly respected multidisciplinary environment, you will provide advanced clinical care while contributing to leadership, education, research and service development initiatives.

Salary range: $66.58 - $71.64 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will:

• Independently manage a complex caseload across inpatient and outpatient services.
• Deliver advanced assessment and intervention for neurogenic communication disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders and complex dysphagia.
• Provide specialist expertise in tracheostomy management and instrumental swallowing assessment (VFSS and/or FEES).
• Act as a recognised clinical resource within your area of expertise.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and education to speech pathologists, allied health assistants and students.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, research and service development initiatives.
• Support operational activities including service coordination, workflow management and clinical service planning.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Eligibility for a Medicare Provider Number.
• Advanced clinical expertise in complex dysphagia management.
• Demonstrated experience in tracheostomy management across acute, ICU and rehabilitation settings.
• Advanced competency in the assessment and management of neurogenic communication disorders.
• Experience assessing and managing complex voice disorders.
• Expertise in VFSS and/or FEES interpretation.
• Strong leadership, supervision and mentoring skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and patient-centred care.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 13 hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — 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. #GetBetterWithMater

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  HP4 Adult Speech Pathologist.pdf

Applications close Sunday 30th 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. 

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

If you are an experienced Speech Pathologist looking to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of adult speech pathology services at Mater Health.