We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Speech Pathologist to join our Black Mountain School Student Engagement Team (SET) to be part of our multidisciplinary team comprising of speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology.

This is an on-site position, and clinicians are required to work on school grounds for the duration of the standard school day, during school terms. Flexible working arrangements may be considered during stand down (school holiday) periods, in consultation with the BMS Director for Allied Health.

Speech Pathologists at Black Mountain School may provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the following areas:

• Provide evidence-based speech pathology assessment and support (Universal, Selected and/or Targeted) based on principles of inclusion; for students with additional speech, language, communication and mealtime needs who are experiencing barriers to learning and participation at school.
• Provide information, advice and professional learning to teachers, school leaders, support staff and other allied health professionals to enhance the teaching and support of students with additional speech, language, communication and mealtime management needs.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of reasonable adjustments and interventions which support schools and students as part of the school curriculum.
• Manage caseloads of an often-complex nature, coordinating the development of curriculum-based resources, school-based intervention programs, projects and initiatives, utilising a range of service delivery models that reflect best practice.
• Actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team within the Black Mountain School (BMS) Student Engagement Team (SET) whilst managing competing priorities to ensure a quality sustainable service.
• Maintain professional and statistical records to provide professional accountability.
• All positions will be provided support appropriate to the HP level, and clinical supervision requirements. 

On commencement, pay increment and classification will be based on qualifications, years of relevant experience as an allied health professional and demonstrated ability to manage clinical and work tasks autonomously (e.g. caseload management, complex case management, relationship management). All allied health professionals will be required to provide consultation and support to school staff (in the area of their clinical expertise) and more experienced clinicians will be required to provide clinical supervision or mentoring to peers within the multidisciplinary team.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility / Other Requirements

1. Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.
2. Eligibility for certified practicing membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
3. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
4. Current drivers licence is essential, including access to a private vehicle for work purposes.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from January 2025 for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. Part-time hours will be considered, and the salary noted above will be pro-rata. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply

In four pages or less your Statement of Claims against the Selection Criteria should summarise how your skills, personal qualities and experiences would enable you to fulfil the responsibilities of the position. It is in your interests to present your application in a way that demonstrates significant outcomes associated with each of the criteria, as well as the capabilities and behaviours that underpin them.

Please also include a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

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A position description is attached.