This is an appointment for various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. 

A total of 1.4 FTE is available.

Come join us!

We are currently seeking a dynamic and suitably qualified individual to join a team of Speech Pathologists across our hospitals at Mt Lawley, Royal Perth and Bentley Hospital. Initial appointment for Mount Lawley Hospital and consideration of other sites as positions arise.

About the Opportunity

In this role, the successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide Speech Pathology services to patients requiring assessment, diagnosis, and management of communication and swallowing disorders as well as advising and training staff in relation to complex disorders and policies and procedures. Primarily based at Mount Lawley Hospital, the successful applicants will be required to provide clinical care including Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS). The role will include planning, implementing and evaluating patient safety and quality of care processes in addition to supervising Speech Pathology staff, Allied Health Assistants and students. The successful applicant will be required to support staff across inpatient and outpatient facilities. The successful applicant will practice as a Speech Pathologist are per the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics, the Speech Pathology Australia Scope of Practice, and EMHS policies and guidelines. 

Suitability Criteria

• Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in evidence based assessment, intervention, care planning and support within the scope of this position.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload, be responsive to operational needs and prioritise high quality, innovative service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in supervision, mentoring and training of clinical staff and students.
• Sound judgement and problem solving skills in an operational environment with a focus on service development and progression
• Commitment and experience in patient centred care and continuous quality improvement. 
• Be a committed team member who values culture and has the ability to step up and provide department leadership when operationally required 

In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, the below requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role:

• Must be able to commence work on 1st September 2026

Area Profile: Mount Lawley Hospital is part of the Royal Perth Bentley Mount Lawley Group and is located just minutes from the Perth CBD offering a range of services including Outpatient clinics, general medical, rehabilitation and geriatric services, surgical, day procedures and endoscopy.

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Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation click here. 
• Fitness Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools, and fitness centres across Australia
• Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work
• Free Parking

How to apply

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au) and provide suitable Referees, it is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Satisfactory references are an essential part of East Metropolitan Health Service’s (EMHS) recruitment. Set yourself up to succeed in your application by providing suitable, contactable referees. 

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the suitability criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 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.

For further job-related information we encourage you to contact Gemma Pattison, Head of Department - RPBMG Speech Pathology on (08) 6477 5215.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. 

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. 

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 

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. 

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote applications from people with disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the recruitment process. Please contact EMHSTalent@health.wa.gov.au to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the application or selection process.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. 
 
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 
 
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 EMHS 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. 

Job Share arrangements may be considered.

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after 4:00pm Wednesday 15/07/2026 will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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