Senior Speech Pathologist

Join to apply for the Senior Speech Pathologist role at South Metropolitan Health Service.

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time / Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time / Part Time, and Casual appointments with the possibility of extensions and / or permanency.

This pool will be used to fill multiple P2 Senior Speech Pathologist roles across both sites of Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospital Group.

Please apply if interested in any of these roles.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services, including rehabilitation, cancer treatment, mental health, maternity, paediatrics, neonatal services, and specialized services like heart and lung transplants.

SMHS provides quality hospital and health services within a catchment area of over 3300 square kilometers across southern Perth.

Our vision is "Excellent health care, every time".

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing services in subacute general and geriatric medicine.

The role involves assessment, diagnosis, management of communication and swallowing disorders, staff training, and supervision of staff.

Qualifications and Practice

The successful candidate will practice according to the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice, and adhere to SMHS policies and guidelines.

Additional Information

Applicants should outline their advanced clinical skills if applying for a different specialty area.

SMHS encourages diverse applicants including Aboriginal people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and people with disabilities.

Contact and Application

For more information, contact Lisa Majteles at 6152 3369.

Application materials should include :

Current CV

Statement addressing the selection criteria (2-3 pages)

Contact details of two referees

Ensure all documents are prepared before applying online.

For assistance, contact Employee Services at 13 44 77.

Benefits and Eligibility

Benefits include professional development, flexible work arrangements, and allowances.

Applicants must have valid work authorization for Australia.

WA Health promotes diversity and encourages Aboriginal applicants.

All candidates will undergo criminal and integrity checks.

Additional Details

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for vacancies until 30 / 11 / 2026.

Late applications will not be accepted.

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