Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist – Child-Centred Care

Therapy Connect; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth Children's Hospital is recruiting a Senior Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions for children and young people with complex communication and swallowing needs. Join a multidisciplinary team in WA's only tertiary paediatric centre, with structured onboarding, governance, and opportunities for professional development.

The role focuses on leading clinical caseloads, providing education to families, and supporting junior therapists while pursuing specialty

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and SPA membership.
• Senior role providing paediatric speech pathology services.
• Weekend shifts and home visiting may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessment, intervention, and evaluation of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Prioritise and coordinate a clinical caseload and participate in clinical review meetings and case conferences.
• Coordinate caseloads and support staff, promoting patient safety while complying with governance.
• Educate families in post-discharge management and coordinating discharge summaries and referrals.
• Supervise junior (P1) speech pathologists towards certification.
• Liaise with consumer groups and represent CAHS.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Perth Children's Hospital is recruiting a Senior Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions for children and young people with complex communication and swallowing needs. Join a multidisciplinary team in WA's only tertiary paediatric centre, with structured onboarding, governance, and opportunities for professional development.

The role focuses on leading clinical caseloads, providing education to families, and supporting junior therapists while pursuing specialty