Speech Pathology

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

Griffith Health Clinics is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our Allied Health Clinics team. This is an opportunity to combine clinical practice with student supervision, mentoring and interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting both children and young people and the next generation of Speech Pathologists.

• Provide evidence-based assessment and intervention for children and young people with communication difficulties.
• Manage a clinical caseload across professional and student-led services.
• Supervise, mentor and assess Speech Pathology students undertaking clinical placements and learning activities.
• Collaborate with families, educators, clinicians and community stakeholders.
• Support interdisciplinary education and collaborative care.
• Build relationships with key university and external  and stakeholders to support student placement opportunities.
• Contribute to clinical service improvement, professional development and a positive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, documentation and ethical practice across the breadth of the Speech Pathology clinical service.

About you
You will be an experienced Speech Pathologist with:

• A relevant degree in Speech Pathology.
• At least 5 years’ relevant clinical and/or clinical teaching experience.
• Current professional membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience working with children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based, ethical and high-quality clinical practice.
• Experience in student supervision or clinical education will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant will also need to meet relevant clinical compliance requirements, which may include a Queensland Blue Card, current CPR/First Aid and immunisation requirements.

What we can offer
This is a part-time (0.90 / 90% FTE), fixed term until 20 December 2027 position based at the Griffith University Gold Coast.    Additional future part-time positions may also be filled from this recruitment.

As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 8 range $117,579 - $132,273 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $137,567 - $154,759 per annum.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• 50% fee discount for work related post graduate Griffith degrees 
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description) 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information about this role, please contact Kara Roffey, Director - Allied Health Clinics: [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

Closing date: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.