CRVCID
723840
This is a
Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time,
Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments,
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
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.
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!
We are
seeking a passionate and motivated Speech
Pathologist to join our friendly and supportive team.
As part of a multidisciplinary team provides Speech Pathology
services to an allocated caseload requiring assessment,
diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing
disorders. Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality
of care. Practices as a Speech Pathologist as per the Speech
Pathology Australia Code of Ethics, the Speech Pathology
Australia Scope of Practice and SMHS policies and
guidelines.
Peel
Health Campus is a general hospital located in the
City of Mandurah, 75 km south of Perth on the doorstep of the
south-west, known for its stunning beaches, internationally
significant wetlands, and some of Australia’s most spectacular
waterways for boating, fishing and wildlife. It originally
opened in 1988 as the 32-bed Mandurah District Hospital, and
now operates with 206 licenced beds, bays and treatment
areas.
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.
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 Sally
Mace, Senior Speech Pathologist on 08 9531
8000.
If
you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions
below:
Your
application should include:
- A copy
of your current CV and a Cover Letter
- A
statement addressing the Essential selection criteria in no
more than 2-3 pages
- 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.
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.
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.
