Location: Community Health - Perth Metropolitan Area Unit/Division: Community Health Work Type: Casual, Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full 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 are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and skilled Speech Pathologists 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 Child Development Service in addition to providing education and support to community stakeholders. You will also actively prioritise and coordinate your own caseload and work within a multidisciplinary team framework. This is an open-ended recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual 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 infant, 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 work role. Opportunity to gain a broad experience in developmental paediatrics, with a focus on early intervention. Opportunities for career progression and variety in roles, from clinical specialisation 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 multi-disciplinary 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? Our clinics are open Monday - Friday within business hours and flexible working opportunities within the clinic opening hours may be available. We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: A cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position as described in the Job Description Form (no more than 2-3 pages). A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work and professional development experience. Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which should be a current supervisor. Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Eligibility & Conditions Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted: This will be advertised intermittently over the life of the pool. The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 August 2026. About us: The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children and 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 Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area. 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. CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is 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 fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. To find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: ****** . Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr
