Speech Pathologist - St Benedict's Primary School, MANGO HILL
Brisbane Catholic Education
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Job summary
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for a Speech Pathologist to support St Benedict's Primary School, Mango Hill. The role contributes to speech pathology services within BCE, collaborating with staff to evaluate and address student communication needs.
The position is part-time (15 hours per week) with the School Salary Scale offering hourly rates from $52.31 to $57.97 plus 12.75% super. Start date 6 October 2026, with eligibility for CPSA 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.
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 intervention approaches to enhance communication, learning, and wellbeing of students.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to prioritise communication and learning goals, and developing intervention strategies, resources, and training to support implementation and evaluation.
- Contribute to the professional development of staff and facilitating opportunities for parent education.
- Establishing effective working relationships and networks with BCE speech pathologists and external professionals.
Skills
Education
Job description
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
St Benedict's Primary School at Mango Hill has a student population of just over 750 students. The school was established in 2008 and is located in the outer northern suburbs of Brisbane (Mango Hill). St Benedict's is committed to providing a high quality, 21st century Catholic education; an education focused on the development of the human person created whole in the image and likeness of God, bringing faith, life and culture into our school life. Our dedicated and professional teachers deliver unique and authentic learning opportunities, differentiating the curriculum to cater for all learners. We have two bold goals; to ensure high impact teaching practices are occurring across all classrooms and that they are embedded in a culture of high expectations for all students, ensuring every minute counts in their learning day. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Empower students to access learning and social opportunities through targeted speech pathology support. Work collaboratively within the school team to help students with speech, language, and communication needs overcome barriers and thrive.
- Location: St Benedict's Primary School, MANGO HILL
- Start date: 06/10/2026, Commencing at the beginning of Term 4
- Work hours: 15 hours per week
- Salary: $52.31 -$57.97 per hour + 12.75% super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Part-time, Continuing
- Ad close date: 2 October 2025
- Contact: Renay Condon | rcondon@bne.catholic.edu.au
- 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 intervention approaches to enhance communication, learning, and wellbeing of students
- Work collaboratively with teachers to prioritise communication and learning goals, and developing intervention strategies, resources, and training to support implementation and evaluation
- Contribute to the professional development of staff and facilitating opportunities for parent education
- Establishing 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
- Communicating effectively with families and school personnel to suport and provided advice to parents and educators
- Participating in school-based processes such as personalised planning, the Enrolment Application and Support Procedure (EASP), reporting and transition planning
- 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
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access– discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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