Overview
Child and Adolescent Health Service – Perth, WA
$85,011 - $115,058 a year
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.
Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter—the next generation. The Child Development Service are seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and skilled Speech Pathologists to 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, 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.
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive, evidence-based Speech Pathology services to infants, children and young people with developmental concerns.
* Coordinate and prioritise your own caseload within a multidisciplinary team framework.
* Educate and support families, carers, and community stakeholders.
* Contribute to a child and family-centred approach in partnership with families to address developmental concerns.
About the 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 service operates at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, and also provides 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, including individual and group supervision, targeted training and support, and realistic work expectations in the transition to the role.
* Opportunity to gain broad experience in developmental paediatrics with a focus on early intervention.
* Opportunities for career progression and variety in roles, including clinical specialisation, leadership and management, project management and 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 knowledge within a multidisciplinary team.
* 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, living expenses, mortgage and several other options.
How to Apply
We welcome your application via the "Apply for Job" button. Your application should contain:
* A statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than 3 pages).
* A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work and professional development experience.
* The names and email contact details of two professional referees, one of which should be a current supervisor.
Ensure documents are complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Allow sufficient time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.
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 policies require a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. The position is also subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. A pre-employment health assessment may be required. Referees may be contacted to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This is an open-ended recruitment pool. The panel will monitor the recruitment pool and assess applications on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for appointments when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 July 2026.
Values and Contact
CAHS values: Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. You may be assessed on your ability to fulfill the responsibilities of this position in accordance with these values. For more information, contact the person named in this advert.
Assistance for adjustments and confidential enquiries is available via the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) at the provided email address.
Important Notices
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