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Senior Speech Pathologist
Salary: HSO Level P2 - $122,597 - $130,265 p.a. pro rata
Location: Perth
Unit/Division: South Metropolitan Health Service > Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH)
Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00115401
Closing Date: 2026-02-13 4:00 PM
Attachments:
Applicant Information Package.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
Senior Speech Pathologist P2 SMHS SM115401 20260108.pdf
Working with SMHS.pdf

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

We currently have 2 Fixed Term Part Time positions available at the North and East Hub.

North Hub Sites

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital - Located just 10 minutes from Perth City, our team enjoys all the perks of being at one of WA’s premier hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, with excellent facilities, easy access to public transport, and a vibrant, connected environment.

Joondalup - RITH Joondalup is located in the heart of Joondalup close to many fantastic cafes and easy parking options. The office is spacious, modern and offers excellent end of trip facilities including bike storage, showers and drying facilities.

East Hub Sites

RPH – Located in the heart of Perth City on site at Royal Perth Hospital, the site is easily accessible via public transport surrounded by great cafes and walking distance to the Swan River.

South Guildford – Located 25 minutes east of the city in a quiet residential area. The Guildford site provides free parking and services the east of Perth, Swan Valley and hills areas.

Armadale- Located 30 minutes southeast of Perth on site at Armadale Hospital. Armadale offer free parking for staff and services Southeast Metro and hills areas.

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) provides short to medium term hospital substitution allied health therapy for patients at home. The service aims to facilitate early supported discharge from hospitals or avoidance of hospital admission for patients

We are seeking dynamic and motivated Senior Speech Pathologists who share our organisational values to work in the community as part of a multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in the Home service.

With significant demand on acute community care, we are looking for leaders who can effectively coordinate and implement Speech Pathology interventions to patients using advanced clinical practice skills.  

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

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Ben Robinson, RITH Coordinator directly on 08 9376 7777.

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

  1. A copy of your current CV
  2. A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
  3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

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

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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
  • For further information click here. 

Eligibility

Are you eligible? 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 embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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.

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 30/06/2026. 

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.

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Position Title
Senior Speech Pathologist

Agency
South Metropolitan Health Service
Salary
HSO Level P2 - $122,597 - $130,265 p.a. pro rata
Location
Perth
Unit/Division
South Metropolitan Health Service > Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH)
Work Type
Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00115401
Closing Date
2026-02-13 4:00 PM
Position Title
Senior Speech Pathologist

Location
Perth
Work Type
Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00115401
Salary
HSO Level P2 - $122,597 - $130,265 p.a. pro rata
Closing Date
2026-02-13 4:00 PM
Description

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

We currently have 2 Fixed Term Part Time positions available at the North and East Hub.

North Hub Sites

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital - Located just 10 minutes from Perth City, our team enjoys all the perks of being at one of WA’s premier hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, with excellent facilities, easy access to public transport, and a vibrant, connected environment.

Joondalup - RITH Joondalup is located in the heart of Joondalup close to many fantastic cafes and easy parking options. The office is spacious, modern and offers excellent end of trip facilities including bike storage, showers and drying facilities.

East Hub Sites

RPH – Located in the heart of Perth City on site at Royal Perth Hospital, the site is easily accessible via public transport surrounded by great cafes and walking distance to the Swan River.

South Guildford – Located 25 minutes east of the city in a quiet residential area. The Guildford site provides free parking and services the east of Perth, Swan Valley and hills areas.

Armadale- Located 30 minutes southeast of Perth on site at Armadale Hospital. Armadale offer free parking for staff and services Southeast Metro and hills areas.

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) provides short to medium term hospital substitution allied health therapy for patients at home. The service aims to facilitate early supported discharge from hospitals or avoidance of hospital admission for patients

We are seeking dynamic and motivated Senior Speech Pathologists who share our organisational values to work in the community as part of a multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in the Home service.

With significant demand on acute community care, we are looking for leaders who can effectively coordinate and implement Speech Pathology interventions to patients using advanced clinical practice skills.  

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

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Ben Robinson, RITH Coordinator directly on 08 9376 7777.

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

  1. A copy of your current CV
  2. A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
  3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

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

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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
  • For further information click here. 

Eligibility

Are you eligible? 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 embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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.

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 30/06/2026. 

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.

Attachments

Applicant Information Package.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
Senior Speech Pathologist P2 SMHS SM115401 20260108.pdf
Working with SMHS.pdf


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