Speech Language Pathologist - Statewide Talent Pool

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Professional supervision

Access to professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A government education department in Queensland seeks a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to support students facing communication challenges. This role involves providing specialized speech-language therapy and collaborating with teachers and families to improve students' learning outcomes. Candidates will find a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Positions are full-time, with 38 hours a week, offering balanced work-life integration and inclusivity in the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech-Language Pathologist with a relevant degree.
• Experience or knowledge in working with children.
• Ability to provide tailored speech-language therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized speech-language therapy to students.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support students.
• Promote communication skills as vital for learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Speech-language therapy

Professional development

Education

Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist eager to support students in schools with their communication to assist their learning? Across the state, students in schools need your expertise to address a range of speech and language communication challenges. Join a dynamic, innovative team dedicated to supporting children and schools and make a lasting impact by helping students overcome barriers to learning and participation. Collaborate with state schools to provide specialised speech-language therapy, ensuring students can fully engage with their education. Enjoy access to a robust induction, ongoing professional development, and supportive supervision within an organisation that values work-life balance.

Whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate, we invite you to apply and be part of a rewarding and meaningful career.

About The Department

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 of Education employs approximately 260 full-time speech-language pathologists throughout the state. 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.

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
• 38 hours per week (full-time)
• Access to accumulated time off
• Positions based in rural and remote locations may have access departmental housing and reallocation allowance

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Other Information About The Opportunity

• This role may require the use of a government vehicle, and candidates must hold the appropriate license endorsement (Queensland ‘C' class license) to operate the vehicle.
• The position requires the incumbent to work across the service area associated with the base location.

Interested? To Apply:

• A current resume including details of your speech pathology degree qualifications and detailed profession-specific employment history.
• Two referees with phone and email contact details (One referee to have current understanding of your role and responsibilities as a speech pathologist. It is preferable that one of your referees is your current supervisor/manager). Referee statements will be used by the panel to verify claims made by the applicant in their written documentation and at interview. The referee report template will be provided when an interview is offered and is to be forwarded by you to your referees along with the role description.
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details)

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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