Mackay is a beautiful regional city that’s home to one of our very own SpeechEase Speech Therapy clinics! Our team of passionate clinicians have come from far and wide (even as far as America!) to explore the Speech Pathology jobs in Mackay.
It’s safe to say that there’s a lot to love about working as a Speech Pathologist in this sunny paradise. If you’re tossing up your next Speech Pathology job (and are thinking a move might be on the cards!) keep reading to discover 5 things to love about Speech Pathology jobs in Mackay.
5 Things to Love About Speech Pathology Jobs in Mackay
#1: Flexible Work Hours
When looking for Speech Pathology jobs, it can be pretty rare to find an opportunity where flexible work hours are offered. In this industry, Speech Pathologists are often seeing clients back-to-back all day and are expected to squeeze their administrative tasks into short chunks at the end of each session (if not crammed at the end of the day!). We don’t think this is the way that Speech Pathology should be, and that’s why we love our Speech Pathology jobs in Mackay!
Here at SpeechEase Speech Therapy, our Speech Pathologists enjoy flexible admin hours – meaning they will be in the clinic for half the day (either the morning or afternoon) and the other half, they can spend where they like. Our clinicians have the time and space to complete their important admin work in a way that fills their cup and enables them to create their ideal work/life balance.
#2: Tropical, Laid-Back Lifestyle
If you’re not from the regions, it can be hard to imagine what living in Mackay might be like. So, we’re here to paint a picture for you! Mackay is a regional city on the coral sea coast of Queensland. There are natural wonders all around, from Eungella National Park, Finch Hatton Gorge and Bluewater Lagoon to the iconic Great Barrier Reef. A short drive after work can take you to the local botanical gardens or a beach for a casual stroll. Overall, Mackay is a destination that offers a tropical, laid-back lifestyle that’s perfect for the Speech Pathologist looking for a fresh start!
Curious to see how other Speech Pathologists have found the move to Mackay? Take a look at our Regional Relocation Diaries and learn from Kelsey’s story.
#3: Mixed Caseload
Speech Pathology is an incredible field, with so many different areas of practice where you can truly make an impact! That’s why we make an effort to support clients across the lifespan at SpeechEase, and why our Speech Pathologists in Mackay enjoy a mixed caseload. This is particularly helpful for new grad speechies and Speech Pathologists who want to build their clinical expertise across a range of practice areas.
Over time, this allows Speech Pathologists to hone their skills and figure out what areas are of particular interest for them. From there? We support our Speech Pathologists to pursue professional development opportunities to continue their growth with a $5000 professional development package and 5 days of paid PD leave per year.
#4: Delicious Food
This might not be what you were expecting, but we’re not joking when we say one of the things we love most about Mackay is the food! There is every kind of food that you could think of and it’s all fresh, beautifully prepared, and simply delicious. Our team members love going for a short walk on their lunch break to pick up something yummy to eat – in fact, we’ll often have orders going around and everyone gets in on the ‘tuckshop’ rush!
When you’re in Mackay, there’ll always be a restaurant or café where you can sit down and enjoy something delicious by yourself, with friends, or even with the whole family.
#5: Supportive Work Environment
We can’t share the things we love about Speech Pathology jobs in Mackay without mentioning the work environment. Supportive doesn’t quite do it justice – the speech therapy clinics and the allied health community here are just incredible!
As an example, here at SpeechEase Mackay our clinic team gather fortnightly for team connect time – usually including a ‘bring-a-plate’ style lunch and lots of laughs. We have so many stories of team members helping one another out with session set ups, providing support after a tricky session, and cheering each other on when awesome things happen!
Mackay is a regional city that can offer so much, and it really does need more passionate Speech Pathologists to bring waitlist times down and help people to get the support they need sooner. If you’re curious about Speech Pathology jobs in Mackay, take some time to consider a career at SpeechEase Speech Therapy Mackay. We are hiring now!