OPS2 Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant

Department for Education, South Australia; Port Pirie Regional Council; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Education in South Australia is seeking a Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant to work within Student Support Services across Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and Port Pirie. The role supports schools and preschools with children who have additional needs.

Under supervision, you will deliver screening and interventions, supported by a team including a manager, psychologist, speech pathologist, educator or social worker, with clear directions from senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Essential: Nil
• Desirable: Certificate in Disability Support/Disability or working towards completion of a degree or equivalent for graduate entry to the speech pathology, psychology, teaching, social work, audiology or occupational therapy professions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of screening and interventions in preschools and schools.
• Under the direction and supervision of a team manager, psychologist, speech pathologist, educator or social worker.
• Work with education support staff and families with clearly demarcated work instructions.
• Be part of a culturally responsive team focused on Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.

Education

Nil

Job description

Department for Education

Job reference: 855644

Location: 5540 - PORT PIRIE, 5554 - KADINA

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About The Role

Student Support Services works with schools and preschools to provide support to assist them in meeting the needs of children and students with additional needs.

The Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant supports the Student Support Services discipline teams in the delivery of services to referred children and students, and their education support staff and families.

The Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a a team manager, psychologist, speech pathologist, educator or social worker, delivers a range of screening and interventions in preschools and schools. Duties pertaining to the role are clearly and specifically directed by the Senior Leadership with clearly demarcated work instructions.

Living and working on the Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and in Port Pirie offers the opportunity to be part of a close-knit and highly supportive team, where collaboration and ongoing learning are strongly valued. Schools and sites across the region are welcoming and community-focused, and outside of work you can enjoy weekends exploring the stunning coastline, local tourist attractions, the Clare Valley wine region, and the spectacular Flinders Ranges, creating a rewarding balance.

Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Certificate in Disability Support/Disability or working towards completion of a degree or equivalent for graduate entry to the speech pathology, psychology, teaching, social work, audiology or occupational therapy professions.

Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

OPS2 $66,441 - $69,504 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Jodie Rawson, Senior Speech Pathologist, via tel: [phone] or email: [email protected]

Additional Note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), 4-month term contract.

Applications close: 15/09/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

• Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
• How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
• Position Description -OPS2 Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant.pdf
• VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.