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Job Description

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This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment at 1.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for 6 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Part Time hours (0.6 FTE or higher) may be considered.

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.

The Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service (CAHDS) is a statewide service supporting children and young people under 18 years of age, along with their families, who experience ongoing difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

CAHDS works with children and young people who have a confirmed diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and who are currently receiving treatment for challenges related to inattention, hyperactive behaviour, or impulse control.

About the Role:

As a Senior Speech Pathologist in Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service (CAHDS) you will apply advanced skills in speech pathology to provide assessment, consultation, and management for children and adolescents presenting to CAHDS with ADHD and comorbid developmental, neurodevelopmental, learning and mental health difficulties/challenges.

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 language, speech and communication disorders for other team members
- Consulting with schools and other community stakeholders
- Providing education to caregivers, families and other professionals.

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.

Limited mental health experience will be considered, with supervision, support and career development provided.

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.

Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Sonja King, Acting Service Manager, via ***@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role.

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.

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 records 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.

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.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. You can reach the team via ***@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 0***. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

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 records 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.

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.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

In addition, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on Friday, 11th September 2026 will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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📌 Senior Speech Pathologist (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Western Australia