Part-Time Speech Pathologist — School-Based Impact

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

AI tools training

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office’s St Joseph’s School, Nundah, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to empower students with communication needs through targeted assessment and intervention within a Catholic education setting.

You will work with school staff, families, and external professionals to implement data-informed strategies, develop resources and provide staff training. Applicants must hold a Speech Pathology degree and be eligible for CP Australia membership.

Qualifications

• Experience with standardised and non-standardised assessment tools to evaluate student communication and learning needs.
• Proven ability to design and implement interventions that improve student outcomes.
• Experience working alongside teachers to set and prioritise communication and learning goals.
• Strong skills in providing clear, actionable reports and feedback to parents and educators on student progress.
• Experience in leading or contributing to staff training and providing educational opportunities for parents on speech pathology topics.
• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology (minimum Bachelor’s degree) plus eligibility for Certified Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to speech pathology resource needs and services within the school.
• Partner with staff and external personnel to evaluate student communication and learning needs.
• Implement evidence-based, data-informed interventions to enhance communication, learning and wellbeing of students.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to prioritise communication and learning goals, and develop intervention strategies, resources and training.
• Contribute to the professional development of staff and facilitate opportunities for parent education.
• Establish effective working relationships and networks with BCE speech pathologists and external professionals.
• Undertake professional learning to maintain current clinical and professional knowledge in educational speech pathology.
• Support school staff in implementing BCE policies, procedures, and guidelines related to inclusive education, including NCCD for students with communication impairments.
• Communicate effectively with families and school personnel to support and provide advice to parents and educators.
• Participate in school-based processes such as personalised planning, the Enrolment Application and Support Procedure (EASP), reporting and transition planning.

Skills

Assessment tools

Interventions

Teacher collaboration

Report writing

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education Office’s St Joseph’s School, Nundah, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to empower students with communication needs through targeted assessment and intervention within a Catholic education setting.

You will work with school staff, families, and external professionals to implement data-informed strategies, develop resources and provide staff training. Applicants must hold a Speech Pathology degree and be eligible for CP Australia membership.