Allied Health Assistant - Speech Pathology Department

Mackay Hospital and Health Service

Date posted: January 21, 2026

Closes: Feb 20, 2026


Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

Role details

The Speech Pathology Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Allied Health Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

Contribute to the delivery of speech pathology and dietetics services through the provision of clinical support tasks and non-clinical duties under the direction and supervision of an Allied Health Professional.

About The Team

This position works with the Mackay Base Hospital Speech Pathology and Dietetics departments across a range of clinical settings. Mackay Speech Pathology and Dietetics departments provide clinical services to a range of inpatient and outpatient populations, including both adult and paediatric consumers. Services provided include preventative, acute, stabilisation and rehabilitative care.

About Our Hospital And Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer

Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsA diverse work cultureCareer developmentProfessional development opportunitiesEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness Passport

Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support

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