Senior Speech Pathologist

CRVCID 712765

This is a permanent part‑time role at 0.6 FTE (Full Time Equivalent).

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during this selection process, to the same or other similar positions at CAHS for up to 12 months. These can be permanent part‑time or fixed term part‑time opportunities with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.

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.

You will work closely with a supportive, experienced, and welcoming multi‑disciplinary team of mental health and allied health professionals. You will have a diverse role that includes:

• Individual assessment
• Providing feedback and support to caregivers and families
• Consultation and clinical guidance regarding communication disorders for other 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 Area East.

You will also have access to individual profession‑specific clinical supervision, and termly opportunities for education and networking with the Speech Pathologists in other CAMHS services.

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.

Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact Bobbie Kavanagh, Professional Lead Speech Pathology at , or bobbie.kavanagh.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 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..au

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.

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