Speech Pathologist

Salary: $85,011 - $115,058 per annum pro rata

Location: Perth Metropolitan Area

Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Child Development Service

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

About the Role

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.

As a Speech Pathologist in this role, you will provide comprehensive evidence-based Speech Pathology services to the clients and families of Child Development Service, as well as providing education and support to community stakeholders.

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.

What Speech Pathology in CDS can offer

• A structured program to support new staff, from new graduates to experienced speech pathologists.


• Opportunity to gain a broad experience in developmental paediatrics, with a focus on early intervention.


• Opportunities for career progression and variety in roles, from clinical specialisation to leadership and management roles, from project management to research.


• Access to internal training events, self-directed learning packages and professional development leave.

Employee Benefits

• Community based facilities providing the opportunity to work close to home.


• Opportunity to expand your knowledge while working within a multi-disciplinary team.


• Opportunity for career growth within the child and adolescent health sector.


• Flexible leave arrangements and benefits.


• Professional development opportunities and study leave.

Closing Date and How to Apply

Closing Date: 2026-05-03 4:00 PM

Apply for Job

Your application should contain the following:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 3 pages.


• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work and professional development experience.


• Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which should be a current supervisor.

Eligibility & Conditions

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

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.

Contact Information

Contact Trish Robustellini, Manager Speech Pathology via email: trish.robustellini@health.wa.gov.au or 08 9279 0100.