VCID No: 753308

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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. 

We currently have a vacancy available for appointment within Child Development Service.  The location of this initial vacancy is Armadale CDS however similar vacancies may arise across various locations in the Perth metropolitan area:

• 1.0 FTE fixed term role for six months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency based at Armadale Child Development Service available 28/12/2026 – 27/06/2027. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered. 

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during this selection process, to the same or other similar positions within CACH-CDS for up to 12 months.  These can be permanent full time, part time or fixed term with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. 

About the role:

The Child Development Service are seeking suitably experienced and enthusiastic Speech Pathologists to join our team in the role of Coordinator Speech Pathology.

In this position you will plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate clinical, supervisory, and professional functions of the Speech Pathology service within a designated work unit within the Child Development Service (CDS) and provides Speech Pathology service at an advanced practice level to an assigned caseload.

Reporting to the Manager Speech Pathology, your key responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for the management, planning, development, coordination and evaluation of the speech pathology service within designated work area according to service guidelines and available resources
• Formulating, monitoring and evaluating standards of clinical care and speech pathology policies and objectives in liaison with the Manager Speech Pathology according to established standards and policies.
• Overseeing coordination and planning of Speech Pathology waiting lists and caseload allocations according to clinical priorities and resources.
• Provision of clinical supervision, mentoring, consultancy, and guidance to Speech Pathology staff within designated work area
• Consultation with the Manager Speech Pathology on professional, clinical, workforce and resource issues impacting on the provision of speech pathology services.
• Monitoring and responsibility for the clinical standards and performance targets pertaining to Speech Pathology service within designated work area
• Actively contributes to the planning, development, coordination, implementation, quality management and evaluation of service delivery at a program, team, regional and service level.
• Provision speech pathology services at an advanced level of clinical practice to a specified caseload and provides consultation, mentoring and support for all areas of clinical speciality.

A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for full practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is a requirement of this role.

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.

Interested?

For Further Job-Related Information we encourage you to contact   Trish Robustellini, Manager Speech Pathology via email: trish.robustellini@health.wa.gov.au  with any specific questions regarding this role.

How to apply

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.  

• A statement addressing all essential selection criteria in no more than 5 pages. The selection criteria are outlined in the attached JDF.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work and professional development experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
• Provide the names, telephone numbers and email contact details of two professional referees one of which should be a current supervisor.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

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 to Apply: 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. 

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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.

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 CAHS 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.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.

About CAHS 

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 three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).  

With over 7000 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. 

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here 

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, 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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert. 

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. 

You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially. 

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.