Senior Speech Pathologist

About this role

Vacancy Reference No. 737541 This is an Fixed Term Full Time appointment 76 at hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Part Time may be considered (0.6 FTE or higher) We currently have one (1) positions available. About Our Team: 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. Pathways is a state-wide, specialised program that works with children aged 12 and under with complex and long-term mental health difficulties. We are a family focused program that aims to offer a flexible and adaptable service to best suit the needs of the child. This can include education, social, behavioural, emotional, and mental health difficulties. As each child and family is different, each admission is also different and may include assessment, the recovery day program and or outreach-based treatment approach. This is an exciting opportunity for Speech Pathologists who have an interest in working with children and families with complex mental health presentations, often associated with trauma. Many of these children have co-occurring language and communication disorders. About the Role: As a Senior Speech Pathologist at Pathways, you will apply clinical practice skills and knowledge to implement assessments and interventions in an intensive treatment program for children with complex emotional, behavioural and developmental needs. Pathways provides significant supervision and support for team members including reflective supervision and peer supervision groups. 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. 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 • Implementing individual and group interventions • Collaborating with and educating caregivers • Consulting with schools and other community stakeholders • Providing professional development and clinical guidance to other team members • Working alongside teachers in the day program classroom 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. • Evidence of your tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligible for certified practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia (Essential criteria 1). • A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 2, 3, 5 and 6 per the Job Description Form, including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages maximum. • 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. *Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role. Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Joshua Rao, Service Manager via joshua.rao@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 13 44 77 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 valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check . For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au 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. CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities , CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert. 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. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within CAHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 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: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.