Senior Speech Pathologist

Job Description

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This recruitment process offers a Fixed Term Part-Time appointment for 4 months at 0.4 FTE (30.4 hours per fortnight) based within East RITH at Armadale with possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

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South Metropolitan Health Service , every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time , we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led . Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

Position Profile and Role \n

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to join our team.

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As part of a multidisciplinary team provides Speech Pathology services, in the clinical specialty area of RITH, to patients requiring assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Practices as a Senior Speech Pathologist and ensures practice is in accordance to the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics, the Speech Pathology Australia Scope of Practice and SMHS policies and guidelines.

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Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Luke Speering, A/RITH Coordinator on .

About us \n

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Armadale \n

Located 30 minutes southeast of Perth on site at Armadale Hospital. Armadale offer free parking for staff and services Southeast Metro and hills areas.

Application and assessment support \n

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact Luke Speering, A/RITH Coordinator on .

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If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on .

Employee Benefits \n

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

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• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
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• Flexible working arrangements
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• Flexible leave arrangements
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• Other professional and location-based allowances
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• For further information
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Eligibility to Apply \n

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

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WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and 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 appointment process.

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Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

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

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LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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