About the Department of Education :
The Department of Education is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities and schools we serve, with a focus on treating every individual with respect and dignity. Our recruitment and selection process reflects this dedication, ensuring fairness and accessibility at every stage. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support applicants throughout the entire process and throughout their career journey, creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
About the role
The department employs approximately 260 full time speech language pathologists across the state to support students, their teachers and their families with the student's speech language communication needs. In school settings you will provide services to students with speech language communication needs and support to their teachers and families.
Your Opportunity
- Apply your professional skills and knowledge in contemporary speech language pathology, as well as promote the importance of speech language communication skills as key areas underlying learning for all students.
- Collaborate with education teams within schools to deliver high quality speech language pathology services which address barriers to learning for students with speech language communication difficulties, using a whole of school approach as part of the educational program.
Why start your career in Speech Language Pathology with Department of Education?
Interesting and varied caseloadsGreat support for you as you begin your careerSenior clinical mentorshipExperienced senior clinical and SLP professional supervisors keen to assist with your professional support and ongoing clinical development.Additional Benefits
A supportive and flexible work environment;Professional supervision by senior speech-language pathologists and a formal induction program;An established network of SLPs who provide collegial support;Access to professional development;A career advancement structure;Salary sacrificing opportunities;38hours per week (full-time);Access to accumulated time off;All the required equipment provided to you including laptop and mobile phone, access to fleet vehicles in some locations or travel allowancePositions based in rural and remote locations may have access departmental housing and reallocation allowance.Other information about the opportunity
You must have completed or be in the final year of completing your degree in speech pathology from a recognised tertiary institution, or other equivalent formal qualifications.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.