Advanced Skills Speech and Language Pathologist - Professional Support (North) - 981213

Department for Education, Children and Young People; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Fitness Passport discounts

Job summary

Department for Education, Children and Young People in Tasmania is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to provide clinical leadership and school-based services. Based on the East Coast, you will support students and families through assessment, intervention and collaboration with schools and child and family centres.

This ongoing, part-time role requires accreditation with Speech Pathology Australia, RWVP registration, and a current driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and full member of Speech Pathology Australia or eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment Desirable
• A current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in relation to complex areas of clinical practice within schools and child and family centres.
• Provide a speech and language pathology service to students and families in schools and related settings.
• Contribute to capacity building of school and child and family centre communities to improve access, participation and achievement of students and families.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical leadership

Capacity building

Multidisciplinary team

School-based service

Education

Speech Pathology Australia accreditation

Job description

The Team Professional Support Staff provide specialised advice, assessment, consultation, intervention and capacity-building support to schools, students, families and caregivers. Services focus on improving educational engagement, wellbeing, communication, participation and learning outcomes for children and young people.

About the Role

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, provide clinical leadership in relation to complex areas of clinical practice. Provide a speech and language pathology service which supports students and families in schools and child and family centres. Contribute to capacity building of school and child and family centre communities to improve access, participation and achievement of students and families.

• Based on the East Coast of Tasmania this position will be providing Speech and Language Pathology service to the East Coast

We are offering

• Ongoing - ASAP start date
• Part-time - 15.2 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals! Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing.

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Essential

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and is a full member of Speech Pathology Australia or is eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment Desirable
• A current driver's licence.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF) Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

More information For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Name: Sally O'Donnell Title: Senior Speech and Language Pathologist Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning. The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it. Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania. We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.