Senior Speech Pathologist

Overview Location: Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Speech Pathology Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. CAHS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and to growing the Aboriginal workforce. WA Health values include Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. Responsibilities - Join WA’s only tertiary paediatric centre as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. - Access a strong clinical education culture, including structured onboarding, credentialling, and professional development opportunities. - Contribute to research, service innovation, and specialist training. Upcoming Opportunities in the Pool - Hospital in the Home (HITH): Part-time role (0.5–0.8 FTE) for experienced Speech Pathologists (≥3 years) with paediatric feeding disorders (PFD) in children under 2 years; requires a Class C licence. WA’s inpatient paediatric care at home model with a new AlliedHealth team. - Early Intervention (EI) Program: Outpatient role available full-time or part-time. Experience with infants and toddlers (0–2 years) with neurological and developmental disabilities; understanding of WA disability sector and multidisciplinary teams; paediatric feeding disorders desirable. - Feeding Difficulties Team: 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover spanning inpatient and outpatient settings. Experience managing infants with PFD; skills in differential diagnosis, family education, service development, and clinical education. Opportunities to develop VFSS and FEES post-credentialing in PFD. - Paediatric Neurorehabilitation: Manage a range of acquired, developmental, and neurodegenerative conditions across settings; specialist dysphagia services; opportunities in acute and community paediatric rehabilitation. - Other Opportunities: Additional vacancies may arise within the Cleft Lip and Palate and Complex Airway Speech Pathology teams. Role Details About the role: We are seeking Senior Speech Pathologists to join Perth Children’s Hospital and deliver high quality, evidence-based, family-centred care for children and young people. As a Senior Speech Pathologist reporting to the Head of Department, you will: - Provide evidence-based assessment, intervention, and evaluation of communication and/or swallowing disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Prioritise and coordinate a clinical caseload; participate in clinical review meetings and case conferences as appropriate. - Advise and support staff by coordinating caseloads, promoting patient safety while complying with governance and regulatory requirements. - Educate patients and families in post-discharge management, providing strategies to support feeding and/or speech and language development at home; coordinate discharge summaries and referrals as needed. - Engage in self-study toward certification/recognition in a specialty area and supervise junior (P1) speech pathologists toward the same. - Liaise with consumer groups and external agencies; provide education and training to internal and external stakeholders; support referrals to community and NDIS/private providers. A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for full SPA membership are required. Experience from an adult care environment can be transitioned to the paediatric setting. Why Join Us This role offers significant training and development opportunities within a supportive, collaborative team. You will be part of a large team of over 25 Speech Pathologists with access to a robust credentialing program, clinical educators, and opportunities for supervision, teaching, training, and professional development. Join us in providing high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing to clinical practice and research advancements. About the Speech Pathology Team Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, our state-wide service supports children aged 0–16 years in inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on complex feeding/swallowing difficulties, complex neurological impairment, and tertiary communication needs. Specialised services include neonatal and paediatric critical care, subacute paediatric rehabilitation, CHIP, VFSS clinics, and complex case management clinics. We work with children and families to provide consultation, intervention, rehabilitation, training and support, including alternative communication methods and guidance on safe feeding and nutrition. We collaborate with community providers and support transition to adult care. How to Apply Apply via the Apply for Job button. Your application should include: - CV with evidence of your tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for SPA. - Names, emails, and contact details of two referees, including at least one previous direct supervisor. Selection Questions Within the application system, you will respond to three questions. Question 1 asks you to confirm your service area choice from: Paediatric Feeding & Dysphagia; Rehab / Complex Neuro; Speech & Early Communication. Question 2 and 3 request examples of teamwork, communication, quality improvement, and change management in paediatric settings. Responses must be concise. Eligibility and Compliance Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for permanent positions. Fixed-term opportunities require eligible working status. This position requires a Western Australian Working with Children Check (WWC). For information, visit workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au. Other conditions: WA Health requires criminal records screening and integrity checks. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour. WA Health values and diversity information: we encourage applications from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. This is a recruitment pool; appointments may be made from this pool for vacancies occurring up to 30 June 2026. About CAHS The Child and Adolescent Health Service is WA’s leading paediatric healthcare provider, with four service areas and over 6500 employees. For more information about CAHS benefits and services, please visit the CAHS website. #J-18808-Ljbffr