Title Speech Pathologist - St Joseph's School, NUNDAH

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

Title Speech Pathologist - St Joseph's School, NUNDAH

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Nundah QLD

1d ago , from Brisbane Catholic Education

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.

About our schoolAt St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Nundah, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant community where staff and parents collaborate with energy, enthusiasm, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our dedicated team of professionals is passionate about providing high-quality, inclusive Catholic education.

We encourage innovation and creativity, offering a broad-based curriculum that fosters growth and lifelong learning. Our school features 1 to 1 iPads, strong classroom support, and open plan and flexible classroom environments.

We cultivate a culture of growth and embrace multi-age and team-teaching environments. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to best practices and making a meaningful impact on our students’ lives. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

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.

• Location: St Joseph's School, NUNDAH
• Start date:18/01/2027- End of the 2027 School Year
• Work hours: 15.2 hours per week (2 days)
• Salary: $42.40 - $50.24 per hour+ 12.75% super
• Status: Fixed Term | 2027 School Year

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 implementinterventions 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)
• 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.

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 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.

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