South Metropolitan HealthService , every employee contributes to delivering safe,high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision ofExcellent health care, every time , we placeresearch, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre ofeverything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning andleadership that reflects our commitment to beingCollectively One, Locally Led . Through tailoreddevelopment programs, leadership opportunities and contemporaryways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and makea meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

We are seeking a passionateSenior Speech Pathologist to join our supportive and collaborativemultidisciplinary team at Peel Health Campus.

This is a permanent, full-timeposition. While full-time hours are preferred,
hours are negotiable for the right candidate.

In this senior clinical position,you will provide comprehensive speech pathology services topatients, including the assessment, diagnosis and management ofcommunication and swallowing disorders. You will also advise andtrain staff in relation to complex disorders and policy.Additionally, you will plan, implement and evaluate patient safetyand quality of care. In this role, you will supervise SpeechPathology staff and support staff in the unit / clinical area,coordinate duties and manage performance. Furthermore, you willpractice as a Senior Speech Pathologist and ensure practice is inaccordance to the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics, theSpeech Pathology Australia Scope of Practice and SMHS policies andguidelines.

About us

Our Values guide our work in everyaction, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHSencourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and peoplewith disability to work with us.



Whatever your age, race, gender,religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilitiesare, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to ourworkforce.

Peel Health Campus transitioned to South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) in August2024, marking the beginning of an exciting new era for healthcarein the Peel-Murray region. The transition has enabled significantinvestment in the future of local health services, including plansfor a new purpose-built public hospital on the existing site.Alongside the 192-bed Peel Health Campus, the Group includes MurrayDistrict Hospital, which provides inpatient medical, palliativecare and allied health services. Together, these facilities supportthe delivery of high-quality care closer to home. The plannedredevelopment will expand services, modernise facilities andimprove access to healthcare for the growing Peel-Murraycommunity.

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operationalrequirements):

- Professional Development Opportunities and Studyleave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other qualified and location-based allowances
- For further informationclickhere.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights.This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made toindividuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency,



or visasthat enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating allforms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We arecommitted to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WAHealth’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieveequality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies tothis position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff inpositions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies requireapplicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integritychecking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertakinga criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also berequired to undertake a working with children check (if requiredfor the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may askreferees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration ofethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does notnecessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as partof the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working WithChildren (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to theWWC website at:

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 SMHS 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.

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📌 Senior Speech Pathologist (Peel)
🏢 WA Government
📍 Peel