Speech Pathologist

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital is situated on the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). Established in 1937, the boutique facility provides leading surgical, medical and mental health care. It is also the largest non-government provider of rehabilitation services in Western Australia, with private and publicly funded services supported by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team.

Your role at St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital

We are seeking applications from Speech Pathologists (Grade 1) to join our Allied Health team.

Our Allied Health care team provide a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, working with patients to help them return to health and independence as soon as possible after injury, illness or surgery.

As Speech Pathologist (Grade 1), you will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical speech pathology services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills.

Various casual positions are available.

One 12-month fixed-term, part-time position offering 60.8 hours per fortnight is also on offer.

The Position:

• Assessment of patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders
• Development of individual treatment and therapy programs (with long- and short-term goals)
• Completes clinical documentation and undertakes administrative tasks as required. This may include communication of assessment results and therapy outcomes to the referring party and other parties involved in the patient's management.
• Actively prioritises own caseload including participating in relevant clinical review meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
• Supports and liaises with patients, carers, colleagues, medical, nursing, allied health, support staff, external agencies and the private sector to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care
• Educate patients/carers in assessment, treatment and post discharge management and organise discharge summaries/referrals to other services, as appropriate

The ideal candidate will have completed a tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and hold full membership with Speech Pathology Australia. You will possess demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment, and evaluation within Speech Pathology practice, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential, as well as proven time management and organisational abilities to efficiently coordinate an assigned caseload.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Hourly Rate: $53.91 to $75.82 (includes casual loading) + 12% superannuation
• Salary for Fixed term role: $85,508 to $120,255 (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation
• We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses - up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards & discounts
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options.
• On-site subsidised parking
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Green travel allowance - if you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Dynamic multidisciplinary team

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

For enquiries contact Emma Cook, Director of Nursing, on

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified