Speech Pathologist
WA Country Health Service
Posted 6 days ago
Exciting Speech Pathologist opportunity in Merredin!
Are you a passionate speech pathologist looking for a rewarding role in a supportive team? Join us in Merredin, a charming country town just 256km from Perth, offering a perfect blend of historic charm, modern amenities and a welcoming community. This is a fantastic chance to make a real impact while enjoying a tree change, with easy access to the city when you need it. In this role, you’ll provide speech pathology services to inpatients, outpatients and community clients across the life course, gaining valuable experience across diverse cases. If you’re ready to grow your career and make a difference we’d love to hear from you.
This position supports the Transition to Practice program, which is available for graduates making the transition to rural and remote practice. See the attached flyer for more information.
About the OPPORTUNITY
In collaboration with the Manager of Population Health Eastern and the Senior Speech Pathologist you will plan, implement, and evaluate Speech Pathology services and relevant health promotion programs to the communities serviced by the Eastern Wheatbelt team.
To be successful in this role, you will have…
- Knowledge and understanding of current Speech Pathology theory and its application for both paediatric and adult clients
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
- Computer literacy and an ability to utilise information systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of the WA Health Aboriginal Cultural Learning Framework
Want to know more about this role?
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Gemma Coumbe on 0499 580 316 or [email protected].
About the Region
The Wheatbelt region spans 155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and language groups. From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in the East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the region offers extensive opportunities. Health services include emergency and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and allied health services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative, rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, public health, health promotion, and child, school, and community health services. District hospitals in Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along with 35 smaller community hospitals and health centres, ensure comprehensive care across the region. With a strong community spirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal for living, working, and exploring.
What's great about working for WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt
About WA Country Health Service
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health service in Australia and one of the biggest in the world. It delivers a range of comprehensive health services across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres to approximately 530,000 people, including more than 57,000 Aboriginal people.
Across the state we have six large regional hospitals, 15 medium sized district hospitals and 48 small hospitals. Along with this there are 31 health centres and nursing posts, four dedicated mental health inpatient units and 24 dedicated mental health services, and over 170 other facilities where population health teams are based.
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