Together, we can
make a difference!
CRVCID No.
668779
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 a
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.
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.
Employee
Benefits
- 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.
- Staff
wellbeing focus
- Salary
packaging including car leasing, superannuation,
laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several
other options
Interested?
We encourage
you to contact Trish Robustellini, Manager Speech
Pathology via email: trish.robustellini@health.wa.gov.au or
08 9279 0100 with any specific questions regarding
this role.
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.
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.
How
to apply
We welcome
your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the
bottom of this page. Your application should contain the
following:
- A
statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 3
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.
- Provide
the names and email contact details of two professional
referees one of which should be a current
supervisor.
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).
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, 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.
You may also be required to undertake 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 is an
open-ended recruitment pool, and as such the following should be
noted:
- 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 July 2026.
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.
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: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au.
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.
