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

Tasmania Government; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Tasmania Government is seeking an Advanced Skills Speech and Language Pathologist for part-time duties across the East Coast of Tasmania. The role focuses on providing diagnostic and therapeutic SL services to schools and child and family centres, with leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Role is part-time (15.2 hours per fortnight) and part of ongoing arrangements, with pathways for career growth and a child-safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology accredited by Speech Pathology Australia.
• Current Tasmanian RWVP registration or eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Desirable: current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in complex areas of clinical practice.
• Deliver SL Pathology services to 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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Capacity building

Education

Speech Pathology Australia accredited degree

Job description

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

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About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

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

• Part-time - 15.2 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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

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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.

We are looking for

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.

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.

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