Senior Speech Pathologist

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Maracaibo; Presencial; VES 5.089.000 - 8.482.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Speech Pathologist to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will provide advanced Speech Pathology services, coordinate clinical functions, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support children facing developmental challenges. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young clients. If you are passionate about child health and eager to contribute to a compassionate work culture, this role is perfect for you.

Servicios

Community based facilities

Flexible leave arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Values based work culture

Staff wellbeing focus

Salary packaging options

Formación

• Eligibility for full practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia is required.
• Experience in providing evidence-based Speech Pathology services.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advanced Speech Pathology services to clients in assigned caseload.
• Coordinate clinical functions and participate in multidisciplinary team activities.

Conocimientos

Speech Pathology

Clinical Practice

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Consultation and Education

Educación

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Descripción del empleo

Together, we can make a difference!

CRVCID No. 663856

Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation. Whilst children develop at their own pace, some experience challenges and need additional support.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

About The Role

The Child Development Service are seeking suitably experienced and enthusiastic Speech Pathologists to join our team in the role of Senior Speech Pathologist.

In this position, you will plan, coordinate and direct clinical, supervisory and professional functions of the Speech Pathology service at the Child Development Service as well as providing speech pathology services at an advanced level of practice to assigned caseload.

Reporting to the Manager Speech Pathology, your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide evidence-based Speech Pathology services to clients within assigned caseload at an advanced level of clinical practice.
• Actively prioritise and coordinate own caseload including participating in clinical review meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
• Participate as an active and senior member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in supervision, professional development and clinical consultation activities with the Manager Speech Pathology.
• Act as a consultant and educator to speech pathologists, other professionals, families and carers in relation to the management of speech pathology clients.
• Plan, coordinate and direct clinical, supervisory, professional and administrative functions of the Speech Pathology service.

A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for full practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is a requirement of this role.

About Child Development Service

The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infant, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/or the parent-child relationship.

Clinicians adopt a child and family-centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family.

Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied health professionals.

The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school and community visits as needed.

Employee Benefits

• Community based facilities providing the opportunity to work close to home
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge while working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Opportunity for career growth within the child and adolescent health sector
• Flexible leave arrangements and benefits
• Professional development opportunities and study leave
• Values based work culture
• Staff wellbeing focus
• Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several other options

Interested?

We encourage you to contact Trish Robustellini, Manager Speech Pathology via email: [e-mail] or 08 9279 0100 with any specific questions regarding this role.

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 statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 4-5 pages. The selection criteria is outlined in the attached JDF.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work and professional development experience.
• Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which should be a current supervisor.

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.

Eligibility & Conditions

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.

This is an extended recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
• 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 31 March 2026.

About Us

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).

With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

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.

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.

To find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.

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: [e-mail].

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.