CRVCID 731031
This is for a fixed term part time role at 0.9 FTE
(Full Time Equivalent) for six months, with the possibility of
extension and permanency.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used
to fill this vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants,
assessed as suitable during this selection process, to the same or
other similar positions at CAHS for up to 12 months. These can be
permanent part time or fixed term part time opportunities with the
possibility of extension and/or permanency.
About Our
Team:
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
(CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and
treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who
are experiencing mental health challenges.
The Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service
(CAHDS) is a statewide service supporting children and young people
under 18 years of age, along with their families, who experience
ongoing difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and
impulsivity.
CAHDS works with children and young people who have a confirmed
diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and
who are currently receiving treatment for challenges related to
inattention, hyperactive behaviour, or impulse control.
About the
Role:
As a Senior Speech Pathologist in
Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service
(CAHDS) you will apply advanced skills in speech
pathology to provide assessment, consultation, and management for
children and adolescents presenting to CAHDS with ADHD and comorbid
developmental, neurodevelopmental, learning and mental health
difficulties/challenges.
You will work closely with a supportive, experienced, and
welcoming multi-disciplinary team of mental health and allied
health professionals. You will have a diverse role that
includes:
- Individual assessment
- Providing feedback and support to caregivers and
families
- Consultation and clinical guidance regarding language,
speech and communication disorders for other team members
- Consulting with schools and other community
stakeholders
- Providing education to caregivers, families and other
professionals.
You will also have access to individual profession-specific
clinical supervision, and termly opportunities for education and
networking with the Speech Pathologists in other CAMHS
services.
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 current resume and cover letter which
summarises your experience and how you are able to
meet the position requirements.
- A statement addressing Essential Criteria 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 and
Desirable Criteria 1, including relevant
examples, limited to a maximum of 4 pages.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can
be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at
least one individual who has been or is your direct Line
Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your
confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.
Role related questions: We encourage you
to contact, Parma Barbaro via parma.barbaro@health.wa.gov.au
or Robin Elliot via robin.elliot@health.wa.gov.au with
any specific questions related to this role.
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.
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form.
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).
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
Other Conditions: WA Health engages
staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies
require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and
integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may
also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past
demonstration of ethical behaviour.
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.
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.
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.
