Job Description

Senior Speech
Pathologist | South Metro Perth (Armadale Hub)

Senior/ Speech Pathologists

Full-time 1.0FTE

Looking for a role where you can do your best clinical work with the support to sustain it?

SensesWA is growing, and we are looking for Senior Speech Pathologists who want more than just another caseload. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, well-supported team where your development, wellbeing and clinical impact are genuinely prioritised.

Why Speech Pathologists choose SensesWA

Strong clinical support and supervision

Benefit from regular one-on-one supervision, guidance from experienced clinicians, and access to multidisciplinary expertise including Deafblind services.

Manageable, flexible caseloads Work across paediatric and/or adult clients, with the flexibility to shape your caseload around your interests, experience and strengths.

Focus on therapy, not admin

With the right systems, tools and team support in place, you can spend more time delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

Structured professional development

Ongoing learning is built into the role, with access to internal training and opportunities to develop your skills across a range of practice areas.

A genuinely supportive team environment

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, Orthoptists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Deafblind Consultants Physiotherapists, Social Workers and Dietitians. SensesWA is known for its strong culture, open communication and low staff turnover.

Work-life balance that is built in

• Location-based scheduling to minimise travel
• Flexible working arrangements
• 2 wellness days plus option to purchase additional leave.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary plus salary packaging up to $18,549
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Fleet vehicles or km reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program with free counselling

About the role

SensesWA Senior Speech Pathologists have a predominantly community-based role delivering interventions where our clients live their lives: in homes, schools, and other community settings.

Therapists work closely in dedicated and supportive transdisciplinary teams to provide family and person-centred evidence-based supports to our clients. Our goal is to enable our clients to live their best lives!

Our therapists work with infants, children and/or adults with various disability diagnoses including ASD, intellectual disability, vision and hearing impairments as well as a range of other conditions/disabilities. Our therapists work within a general caseload of paediatric and adult clients with the flexibility to tailor caseloads based on individual interests and expertise.

What you will bring to the role

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and approved by Speech Pathology Australia as a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist, preferably a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• A current Drivers Licence,
• Working With Children (WWC) Check,
• NDIS Workers screen and
• First Aid certification.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within the transdisciplinary team.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and deliver person-centred evidence-informed services.
• Skills and ability in providing clinical support and supervision to entry level Speech Pathologists.
• Passion and commitment for working collaboratively with clients and families to build their capacity and improve their life outcomes.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Provide and maintain proof of eligibility to work in Australia.

About SensesWA

SensesWA is a leading profit-for-purpose organisation supporting Western Australians since 1895. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver holistic, inclusive and person-centred services across the lifespan. We are known for our collaborative culture, strong clinical support and commitment to helping both our clients and our clinicians thrive.

Interested? Let’s have a chat

For a confidential conversation, contact: Anastasia Lewis, Clinical Services Manager 0401 886 092 anastasia.lewis@senses.org.au

What’s next

Click ‘Apply Now’ and upload your CV (no more than 3 pages).

SensesWA welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability, refugee status and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Senses WA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity.