Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Feeding & MDT Lead

Western Kids Health; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Kids Health in Perth seeks a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist to lead a complex paediatric caseload across Feeding/ARFID, Early Intervention and School Aged Services. The role integrates joint appointments with dietetics, OT and psychology within a true MDT setting.

You will supervise, mentor and contribute to clinical pathways while building feeding skills in a supportive, family‑centred clinic. A 4+ year paediatric background and ARFID/feeding experience are valued.

Qualifications

• A degree in speech pathology and current Speech Pathology Australia membership as a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist.
• Paediatric experience, typically four or more years post graduation.
• Advanced clinical skills in paediatric speech, language and communication.
• A real interest in paediatric feeding and a commitment to developing in this area.
• Experience supervising or mentoring clinicians or students.
• A commitment to family centred, strengths based, attachment informed and neuroaffirming practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance
• Existing skills in paediatric feeding, oromotor or swallowing assessment and intervention
• Experience working with ARFID or within a feeding clinic
• Experience across both Early Intervention and School Aged Services
• Experience in private practice, including Medicare and NDIS funded services

Responsibilities

• Hold a complex paediatric caseload across the Feeding and ARFID clinic, Early Intervention and School Aged Services
• Work in the Feeding and ARFID clinic in joint appointments with dietetics, OT and psychology, with training and supervision provided
• Work in joint appointments and case conferences with OT, psychology, physiotherapy and dietetics across your wider caseload
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to less experienced speech pathologists, and supervise students on placement
• Contribute to the development and review of speech pathology clinical pathways, assessment protocols and treatment guidelines
• Develop and lead community education sessions for parents, educators and referrers
• Support the Discipline Lead with clinical governance, quality improvement and team development
• Write letters to GPs and referrers, and contribute clinical content for WKH resources and social media

Skills

Paediatric feeding interest

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring/supervision

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Current Speech Pathology Australia membership

Job description

Western Kids Health in Perth seeks a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist to lead a complex paediatric caseload across Feeding/ARFID, Early Intervention and School Aged Services. The role integrates joint appointments with dietetics, OT and psychology within a true MDT setting.

You will supervise, mentor and contribute to clinical pathways while building feeding skills in a supportive, family‑centred clinic. A 4+ year paediatric background and ARFID/feeding experience are valued.