Locum Speech Therapist Opportunities - Regional QLD, VIC & NSW

Rates: $60-$80/hr + super + CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS✨
Perks: Accommodation provided on all roles + travel allowance✈️
Start: ASAP (see individual role details below) 📅

Step into meaningful regional work with strong clinical variety, great perks, and real impact.💪

Choose your role

1) Regional QLD - Coastal | Adult Community & Acute | $70-$80/hr + super | ASAP-12 weeks
Adult caseload across community and acute. Communication & swallowing focus; cancer care experience required. Experience working with long term laryngectomy patients desirable. Accommodation + travel provided.

2) Regional VIC - Coastal (URGENT) | Rural Generalist (Paeds-led) | $70-$80/hr + super + completion bonus | 28/07-21/12/25
Sole practitioner in a mostly pre-school community outpatient clinic with AHA support.
Caseload: Paediatric outpatients (~80%), adult outpatients, acute/subacute ward cover, aged-care facility. Includes triage/diary management, occasional home visits, and onward NDIS referrals as needed.
Clinical areas include phonological & language delays, dysphagia assessment/management, voice disorders, acquired communication impairments.

3) Regional VIC (URGENT) - Hospital/Rehab | Adult Communication & Swallowing | $70-$80/hr + super | ASAP-14/11
Adult sub-acute rehab focus. Work independently within a supportive MDT. Videofluoroscopy (VFSS) experience is highly advantageous (not essential). Accommodation + travel provided.

4) Regional NSW - Adult Acute | Sole Practitioner (support available) | $60-$70/hr | Negotiable start date, 6 weeks minimum
Independent adult acute role within a supportive service (backup available as required). Communication & swallowing focus. Accommodation + travel provided.

What you'll need

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Current Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) registration
• Recent experience aligned to your chosen stream (paediatric community / adult acute-subacute / rehab)
• Strong triage, prioritisation, and independent practice skills (especially for rural/generalist settings)
• Australian Working Rights- Working Holiday Visa's Welcome

Why work with MARS Recruitment

• Allied Health specialists: Dedicated Speech & broader AHP locum desk with deep public networks across regional Australia
• Welcome Pack: Free set of scrubs for new contractors!
• Streamlined compliance: Fast onboarding, help with credentialing and required checks
• Travel & accommodation support: We organise or reimburse-so you can focus on the important stuff
• Weekly payroll & transparent rates: Clear, competitive pay with super, plus contract completion bonuses
• Referral rewards: Competitive referral bonuses for bringing great clinicians to the team

Contact Danielle at MARS Recruitment for rates, full details, and quick onboarding. Roles are moving fast-lock in your dates today!

Click APPLY now or contact Danielle Richards at danielle.richards@marsrecruitment.com.au

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