CRVCID
723492
This is a Permanent Part
Time appointment at 60.80 hours per fortnight.
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.
Eligibility to
Apply: 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).
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, it may
also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the
health service. 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.
Position
Profile: We are currently seeking a dynamic and suitably
qualified individual to fill a permanent, part-time position as a
Senior Speech Pathologist. 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. The successful applicant will be required
to plan, implement and evaluate patient safety and quality of care
in addition to supervising Speech Pathology staff and supporting
staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinating duties and managing
performance. In addition to this, 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
Area
Profile: Bentley Health
Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the Perth
CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS provides
quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery
of mental health care, aged care services, obstetrics, and
rehabilitation.
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.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to contact
Jonathan Rafols on 08 9416 3233.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your
referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are
advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for
this position, write a statement addressing the selection 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.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
