Welcome to St John of God Health Care
St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

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 set by Speech Pathology Australia and St John of God Health Care policies.

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 are currently seeking Senior Speech Pathologists to join our casual pool, providing flexible leave cover and backfill support, with the possibility of fixed-term opportunities emerging in the future. 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

• Hourly rate: $79.75 to $85.04 p/h (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• Casual positions available
• 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

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.

For enquiries contact Simone Dempster, Speech Pathology Manager on 08 9462 4323