The Speech Language Pathologist position is part of the multidisciplinary Allied Health Service team.

The Allied Health Service (AHS) provides support to schools on a request for support basis along with centrally delivered professional learning and student support initiatives.

The AHS works using a collaborative model with schools. Professionals have a diverse skill set and roles are underpinned by various legislations and policies including the Disability Discrimination ACT, Disability Standards for Education and Safe and Supportive Schools Policy.

The Allied Health Service:

• Links with families and external providers and agencies to enhance educational outcomes for students.
• Consists of social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, allied health assistants (AHA) as well as speech language pathologists (SLP).
• Works with schools and other education support office teams to build school capacity to improve outcomes where students are having trouble connecting to school and engaging with education.
• Flexible start dates available up to 28 January 2025.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for certified practicing membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP): 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 -
• Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

Notes: 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. Part-time hours will be considered, and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata. Canberra based positions. Relocation reimbursement available to interstate applicants in line with the current EBA.

Contact Officer: Leanne Shrapnel on [email protected] using the subject line: Speech Language Pathologists enquiry via EthicalJobs

How to Apply:

If you are interested in making a difference to the outcomes of our children and young people, we encourage you to apply.

To enable us to assess your merit, your application should include:

• A current curriculum vitae
• Individual response to the Selection Criteria (max three pages)
• Two Referees

Applications should be submitted by clicking the Apply Now button below.

A position description is attached.