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Senior Speech Pathologist
Position No: Pool Ref 00004265
Level/Salary: HSO Level P2 $122,597 - $130,265 p.a. pro rata
Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Unit/Directorate: Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group > Allied Health - Speech Pathology
Location: Nedlands / Stirling
Closing Date: 2026-02-02 4:00 PM
Attachments:
Applicant Information Package.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
NM004265 Senior Speech Pathologist 20260107.pdf

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We are seeking suitable applications for highly capable and values-driven Senior Speech Pathologists to join our team at Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group (SCGOPHCG).

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time / Part-Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We have a number of vacancies to appoint including Senior Outpatient Stroke Speech Pathologist at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH), Senior Speech Pathologist for Hospital in the Home, Senior Acute Care Speech Pathologist Sir Charles Gairdner Hopsital (SCGH) (with opportunity to be appointed permanently to weekend shifts if desired).

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 30 June 2026.

What is our Senior Speech Pathologist role?

As part of a multidisciplinary team, this position plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Speech Pathology services to patients in a clinical specialty area; ensures continuous improvement in the provision of safe and high-quality care; supervises junior staff and provides professional support to colleagues; practices in alignment with the priorities and our values of care, integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

  • Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
  • Professional and career development opportunities.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Asher Verheggen on 08 6457 2044 or email Asher.Verheggen@health.wa.gov.au  to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Area Profiles

SCGH is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery, and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.

OPH provides specialist health care services for the community in the north metropolitan area and is located in Stirling, 14 kilometres from the Perth central business district. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of specialist health care services for the north metropolitan suburbs. The services at OPH are provided by three main specialties consisting of Rehabilitation and Aged Care Services and Younger Adult Rehabilitation, Surgical Services and Women’s & Newborn Services. Each of these specialties has a dedicated Allied Health Services Team.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online at https://www.jobs.wa.gov.au/ so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

  • A statement addressing the selection.
  • A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities, and experience relevant to this position.
  • References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable. 

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

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.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Position Title
Senior Speech Pathologist

Agency
North Metropolitan Health Service
Salary
HSO Level P2 $122,597 - $130,265 p.a. pro rata
Location
Nedlands / Stirling
Unit/Division
Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group > Allied Health - Speech Pathology
Work Type
Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00004265
Closing Date
2026-02-02 4:00 PM
Position Title
Senior Speech Pathologist

Location
Nedlands / Stirling
Work Type
Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00004265
Salary
HSO Level P2 $122,597 - $130,265 p.a. pro rata
Closing Date
2026-02-02 4:00 PM
Description

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We are seeking suitable applications for highly capable and values-driven Senior Speech Pathologists to join our team at Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group (SCGOPHCG).

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time / Part-Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We have a number of vacancies to appoint including Senior Outpatient Stroke Speech Pathologist at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH), Senior Speech Pathologist for Hospital in the Home, Senior Acute Care Speech Pathologist Sir Charles Gairdner Hopsital (SCGH) (with opportunity to be appointed permanently to weekend shifts if desired).

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 30 June 2026.

What is our Senior Speech Pathologist role?

As part of a multidisciplinary team, this position plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Speech Pathology services to patients in a clinical specialty area; ensures continuous improvement in the provision of safe and high-quality care; supervises junior staff and provides professional support to colleagues; practices in alignment with the priorities and our values of care, integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

  • Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
  • Professional and career development opportunities.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Asher Verheggen on 08 6457 2044 or email Asher.Verheggen@health.wa.gov.au  to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Area Profiles

SCGH is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery, and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.

OPH provides specialist health care services for the community in the north metropolitan area and is located in Stirling, 14 kilometres from the Perth central business district. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of specialist health care services for the north metropolitan suburbs. The services at OPH are provided by three main specialties consisting of Rehabilitation and Aged Care Services and Younger Adult Rehabilitation, Surgical Services and Women’s & Newborn Services. Each of these specialties has a dedicated Allied Health Services Team.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online at https://www.jobs.wa.gov.au/ so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

  • A statement addressing the selection.
  • A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities, and experience relevant to this position.
  • References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable. 

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

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.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Attachments

Applicant Information Package.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
NM004265 Senior Speech Pathologist 20260107.pdf


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