Senior Speech Pathologist

Your Role at St John of God Midland Hospital We are excited to invite experienced Senior Speech Pathologists to join our team, working closely with a dynamic multi-disciplinary group to deliver advanced clinical speech pathology services to clients and patients.

In this role, you will have the autonomy to apply your deep knowledge and expertise, ensuring that all practices align with the highest standards.

As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will be a key driver in advancing clinical excellence by leading teaching and training initiatives, participating in quality improvement activities, and providing valuable supervision and mentorship to students and junior staff.

Your contributions will help shape the future of speech pathology within a supportive and professional environment that values your experience and leadership.

We currently have full and part-time opportunities available, this is a fantastic chance to engage in meaningful work that challenges and rewards you while making a significant impact on the lives of those you serve.

The Position Provision of speech pathology services at a senior level including assessment of patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Development of individual treatment and therapy programs (with long and short term goals), including for more complex patients.

Documentation of assessment results, treatment procedures and progress in the medical record, with communication of these to the referring party and other parties involved in the patient's management.

Participation in relevant patient related meetings, including ward round, family conferences and patient review meetings. Counsels patients and family members regarding communication/swallowing disorders.

Actively prioritises own and team caseload including participating in relevant clinical review meetings and case conferences as appropriate.

Supports and liaises with patients, carers, colleagues, medical, nursing, allied health, support staff, external agencies and the private sector to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care. Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties, including statistics and patient notes.

Educate patients/carers in assessment, treatment and post discharge management and organise discharge summaries/referrals to other services, as appropriate. Participates in evidence based clinical research activities where required.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current full membership with Speech Pathology Australia, bringing demonstrated senior clinical experience and leadership in a specialised area of clinical practice within a healthcare setting.

You will act as a consultant and educator at a senior level, providing professional supervision and mentoring to junior staff to support their ongoing development and competence.

With a strong focus on innovation, the successful candidate will develop evidence-based clinical practices and take initiative in leading quality improvement activities. You will proactively drive positive change and contribute to enhancing clinical standards within the team.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements We can offer you Salary: $126,487 to $134,871 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation Fixed term, part and full- time opportunities available Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period Free on-site parking Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport Innovative Professional Development opportunities A welcoming and supportive culture A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes For enquiries contact Simone Dempster, Speech Pathology Manager on 08 9462 4323 At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be.

We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible.

As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance.

Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us. When you start or continue your career with us you also get the chance to make a difference in the care of our patients and clients.

We offer opportunities to work in our hospitals, directly with doctors and nurses, in the community, or from any of our locations across Australia.