Title Speech Pathologist

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office is seeking a Speech Pathologist to empower students with communication needs across multiple school communities. You will collaborate with school staff to implement evidence-based interventions, assess progress, and provide actionable feedback to families and educators.

The role emphasizes partnership, professional development, and alignment with BCE policies for inclusive education and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent.
• Eligibility for CPSA membership.
• Experience with standardised and non-standardised tools.
• Ability to design and implement evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech pathology support to students across school communities.
• Collaborate with teachers to set goals and develop intervention strategies.
• Prepare clear reports and feedback for parents and educators.
• Contribute to staff development and parent education on speech pathology topics.

Skills

Speech pathology

Assessment tools

Interventions design

Report writing

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology

Eligibility for Certified Practising membership

Tools

Standardised assessments

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Woolloongabba QLD

16h ago , from 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.

About our team
The Student Diversity and Wellbeing team develops policy, strategy, and innovation in Inclusive Education and Student Wellbeing services, providing consultancy, advice, and practical strategies to support schools. Their goal is to ensure all students can access and participate in learning, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement in the school community to maximise learning and wellbeing.

Summary

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. Work across multiple school communities, providing valuable Speech Pathology support to students and school teams.

• Work hours: Fulltime
• Status: Fixed Term | Maternity Leave | November 2026 - October 2027
• Contact: **********@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

• Contributing to speech pathology resource needs andservices within the school
• Partnerwith staffand external personnel to evaluate student communication and learning needs
• Implementevidence-based, data-informed intervention approachesto 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
• Contributeto 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

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• 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 and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

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)
• 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.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand 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 thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.