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Vacancy Reference No. 735855

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 who can support infants, children and young people with developmental concerns to reach their full potential. 

We currently have vacancies available for appointment in various Child Development Service locations in the Perth metropolitan area:

• 0.6 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) fixed term contract for 3 months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency within the Aboriginal Health Team.
  This position covers AHT services across Midland, Kwinana and Mandurah. 
  
  
• 1.0 FTE fixed term contract for 3 months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency based across Joondalup and Clarkson Child Development Service.
  Part Time arrangement may be negotiable between 0.6 - 0.9FTE.  
  

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill these vacancies, it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during this selection process, to the same or other similar positions at CAHS for up to 12 months from when the authorised delegated authority endorses the recruitment decision.These can be permanent full time, permanent part time, fixed term full time or fixed term part time 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 Senior Speech Pathologist.

In this position you will plan, coordinate and direct clinical, supervisory and professional functions of the Speech Pathology service at the Child Development Service as well as providing speech pathology services at an advanced level of practice to assigned caseload. 

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

• Provide evidence-based Speech Pathology services to clients within assigned caseload at an advanced level of clinical practice.
• Actively prioritise and coordinate own caseload including participating in clinical review meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
• Participate as an active and senior member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in supervision, professional development and clinical consultation activities with the Manager Speech Pathology.
• Act as a consultant and educator to speech pathologists, other professionals, families and carers in relation to the management of speech pathology clients.
• Plan, coordinate and direct clinical, supervisory, professional and administrative functions of the Speech Pathology service. 

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.

Employee Benefits

• 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
• Staff wellbeing focus
• Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several other options 

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 & 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).

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.

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.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. CAHS 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.

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. 

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