Speech Pathologist

Salary : HSO Level P1 $85,011 - $115,058 per annum pro rata

Location : Perth Metropolitan Area

Unit / Division : Child and Adolescent Health Service >

Child Development Service

Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation. Whilst children develop at their own pace, some experience challenges and need additional support.

The Child Development Service is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and skilled Speech Pathologist who can support infants, children, and young people with developmental concerns to reach their full potential.

In this role , you will provide comprehensive evidence-based Speech Pathology services to the clients and families of the Child Development Service, as well as providing education and support to community stakeholders. You will also actively prioritize and coordinate your own caseload and work within a multidisciplinary team framework.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency.

About Child Development Service

The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infants, children, and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation, and / or the parent-child relationship.

Clinicians adopt a child and family-centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family.

Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, and other allied health professionals.

The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school, and community visits as needed.

What Speech Pathology in CDS can offer :

• A structured program to support new staff, from new graduates to experienced speech pathologists. This includes individual and group supervision, targeted training and support, as well as realistic work expectations as you transition to your new role.
• Opportunity to gain broad experience in developmental paediatrics, with a focus on early intervention.
• Opportunities for career progression and variety in roles, from clinical specialization to leadership and management roles, from project management to research.
• Access to internal training events, self-directed learning packages, and professional development leave.
• Community-based facilities providing the opportunity to work close to home.
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge while working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunity for career growth within the child and adolescent health sector.
• Flexible leave arrangements and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave.
• Values-based work culture.
• Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage, and several other options.

Interested?

We encourage you to contact Trish Robustellini, Manager Speech Pathology via email : or call with any specific questions regarding this role.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following :

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process, as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Help in submitting your application : If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility & Conditions

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed-term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal record screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. This position is also subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check . For further information, please refer to the WWC website at : .au. You may also be required to undertake a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the process.

This is an open-ended recruitment pool, and the following should be noted :

CAHS values : To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities , CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability. During the selection process, you may be assessed on your ability to fulfill the responsibilities of this position in accordance with these values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

To find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services, please click here.

For Assistance including any adjustments needed to accommodate a disability and confidential inquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email : .

Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4 : 00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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