Senior Speech Pathologist

Job Summary Job Title: Senior Speech Pathologist Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services > Operations - Service Unit 2 - Mental Health – Midland WA Location: Swan CAMHS (Midland Hub) Salary: $122,597 - $130,265 a year Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No: Closing Date: 4:00 PM About the Role As a Senior Speech Pathologist in ICAMHS East you will apply advanced skills in speech pathology to provide assessment, consultation and intervention for children and adolescents presenting to CAMHS with language and communication disorders. Key Responsibilities Individual assessment of children and adolescents with communication disorders Providing feedback and support to caregivers and families Consultation and clinical guidance regarding communication disorders for team members Consulting with schools and other community stakeholders Implementing individual and group interventions This role may include occasional travel to other clinics within the ICAMHS East area. Access to individual profession-specific clinical supervision and termly opportunities for education and networking with the Speech Pathologists in other CAMHS services. 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 current resume and cover letter which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. A statement addressing the 1, 2, 3 and 5 Essential Selection Criteria, including relevant examples, limited to a maximum of 2-3 pages. The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees. For role related questions: We encourage you to contact Bobbie Kavanagh, Professional Lead Speech Pathology at ***, or ***************@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role. Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 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). Legal and Compliance This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. About Our CAMHS Directorates Community CAMHS – Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years. Specialist Services and Day Programs – The Specialist Services and Day Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone. These programs support children and young people who have complex mental health needs. Acute CAMHS – Acute CAMHS, based at Perth Children’s Hospital, has a mental health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), Paediatric Psychiatric Inpatient In-Reach Team (PPIRT), Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. 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. 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: ***************@health.wa.gov.au. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr