Senior Speech Pathologist

This is a Recruitment Pool for permanent full time / part time / fixed term full time / part time / casual appointment(s), with possibility for extension(s) and/or permanency for the fixed term contract.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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).

Other Conditions:
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This Position Is Subject To a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For Further Information Please Refer To The WWC Website At

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 31/10/2026.

Position Profile:
The Senior Speech Pathologist, as part of a multidisciplinary team provides Speech Pathology services, in a clinical specialty area, to patients requiring assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders. Advises and trains staff in relation to complex disorders and policy and procedures in a clinical specialty as well as plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Supervises Speech Pathology staff and support staff in the Speech Pathology department, coordinates duties and manages performance. Practices as a Senior Speech Pathologist and ensures practice is in accordance to the Speech Pathology Australia
Code of Ethics
, the Speech Pathology Australia
Scope of Practice
and EMHS policies and guidelines.

Area Profile:
Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth's inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.

Employee Benefits:
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances.
• For information on superannuation click here.

Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Gemma Pattison, Head Of Department Speech Pathology on

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online.

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter and write a statement addressing the selection criteria 2, 3, 5 and 6 in no more than 2-3 pages as well as provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.