Senior Speech Pathologist

Location: Community Health - Perth Metropolitan AreaUnit/Division: Child and Adolescent Community Health > Child Development ServiceWork Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeBring your passion andcommitment and make a difference to those that matter – thenext generation.
Whilst children develop at their own pace, someexperience challenges and need additional support.This is a RecruitmentPool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term FullTime and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility ofextension(s) and/or permanency.About therole:The Child DevelopmentService are seekingsuitably experienced and enthusiasticSpeech Pathologiststo join our team in the roleofSenior Speech Pathologist.In this position, you willplan, coordinate and direct clinical, supervisory and professionalfunctions of the Speech Pathology service at the Child DevelopmentService as well as providing speech pathology services at anadvanced level of practice to assigned caseload.Reporting to the ManagerSpeech Pathology, your key responsibilities willinclude:Provide evidence-basedSpeech Pathology services to clients within assigned caseloadat an advanced level of clinical practice.Actively prioritise andcoordinate own caseload including participating in clinicalreview meetings and case conferences asappropriate.Participate as an activeand senior member of the multidisciplinary team.Participate insupervision, professional development and clinical consultationactivities with the Manager Speech Pathology.Act as a consultant andeducator to speech pathologists, other professionals, familiesand carers in relation to the management of speech pathologyclients.Plan, coordinate anddirect clinical, supervisory, professional and administrativefunctions of the Speech Pathology service.A tertiary qualificationin Speech Pathology and eligibility for full practicing membershipof Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is a requirement of thisrole.About ChildDevelopment ServiceThe Child DevelopmentService provides multidisciplinary assessment and interventionservices to infant, children and young people with developmentaldelay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/orthe parent-child relationship.Clinicians adopt a child andfamily-centred approach, working in partnership with families toaddress developmental concerns that are of priority to thefamily.Our teams include ClinicalPsychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, OccupationalTherapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologistsand other allied health professionals.The Child DevelopmentService provides services at approximately 18 locations across themetropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school andcommunity visits as needed.Community basedfacilities providing the opportunity to work close tohomeOpportunity to expandyour knowledge while working within a multi-disciplinaryteamOpportunity for careergrowth within the child and adolescent health sectorFlexible leavearrangements and benefitsProfessional developmentopportunities and study leaveValues based workcultureSalarypackaging including car leasing, superannuation,laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and severalother optionsInterested?We encourage you tocontactTrish Robustellini,Manager Speech Pathologyvia email:****** or089279 0100with any specific questions regardingthis role.How toapplyWe welcome your applicationvia the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of thispage.
Your application should contain the following:A statement addressingthe selection criteria in no more than 4-5pages.The selection criteria is outlinedin the attached JDF.A copy of your currentCV outlining your most recent and relevantworkandprofessional developmentexperience.Provide the names andemail contact details of two professional referees one of whichshould be a current supervisor.Help in submittingyour application:If you experience technicaldifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours.Eligibility &ConditionsTo be eligible forappointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixedterm appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident,or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (forpermanent appointments).This is an extendedrecruitment pool, and as such the following should benoted:The panel will monitorthis recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on aregular basis.Suitableapplicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments maybe made when similar vacancies occur.Appointments may be madefrom this pool until 31 March 2026.Aboutus:The Child and AdolescentHealth Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service providerfor paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as theState's only dedicated health service for infants, childrenand young people.
CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology,Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services(CAMHS) and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH).With over 6500 employees,our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward MemorialHospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.In addition, we arecommitted to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA HealthAboriginal Workforce Policy.
As a measure to achieve equality,section 51 of theEqual Opportunity Act1984applies to this position and Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.CAHS is committed toproviding a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by ourvalues ofCompassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect,Excellence and Accountability.During the selectionprocess you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil theresponsibilities of this position in accordance with thevalues.To find out more about thebenefits of working for CAHS and our services pleaseclick here .ForAssistanceincluding any adjustment neededto accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries –please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team(START) service via email:****** .Lodgement is systemgenerated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing datewill not be accepted.LATE OR EMAILAPPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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