Together, we can make a difference Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation.

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Together, we can make a difference Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation.

The Child Development Service are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and skilled Speech Pathologists who can support infants, children and young people with developmental concerns to reach their full potential.

We currently have a vacancy available for appointment within Child Development Service. The location of this initial vacancy is Armadale CDS however similar vacancies may arise across various locations in the Perth metropolitan area:

- 1.0 FTE fixed term role for six months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency based at Armadale Child Development Service available 28/12/2026 – 27/06/2027. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.

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 within CACH-CDS for up to 12 months. These can be permanent full time, part time or fixed term with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

About The Role

The Child Development Service are seeking suitably experienced and enthusiastic Speech Pathologists to join our team in the role of Coordinator Speech Pathology.

In this position you will plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate clinical, supervisory, and qualified functions of the Speech Pathology service within a designated work unit within the Child Development Service (CDS)



and provides Speech Pathology service at an advanced practice level to an assigned caseload.

Reporting to the Manager Speech Pathology, your key responsibilities include:

- Responsibility for the management, planning, development, coordination and evaluation of the speech pathology service within designated work area according to service guidelines and available resources
- Formulating, monitoring and evaluating standards of clinical care and speech pathology policies and objectives in liaison with the Manager Speech Pathology according to established standards and policies.
- Overseeing coordination and planning of Speech Pathology waiting lists and caseload allocations according to clinical priorities and resources.
- Provision of clinical supervision, mentoring, consultancy, and guidance to Speech Pathology staff within designated work area
- Consultation with the Manager Speech Pathology on professional, clinical, workforce and resource issues impacting on the provision of speech pathology services.
- Monitoring and responsibility for the clinical standards and performance targets pertaining to Speech Pathology service within designated work area
- Actively contributes to the planning, development, coordination, implementation, quality management and evaluation of service delivery at a program, team, regional and service level.




- Provision speech pathology services at an advanced level of clinical practice to a specified caseload and provides consultation, mentoring and support for all areas of clinical speciality.

A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for full practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is a requirement of this role.

About Child Development Service

The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infant, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/or the parent-child relationship.

Clinicians adopt a child and family-centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family. Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied health professionals.

The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school and community visits as needed.

Interested?

For Further Job-Related Information we encourage you to contact Trish Robustellini, Manager Speech Pathology via email: [email protected] with any specific questions regarding 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.

📌 Coordinator Speech Pathology (Perth)
🏢 Child and Adolescent Health Service
📍 Perth