Are you a speech language pathologist who thrives on helping the next generation find their voice? Students in multiple fantastic schools across the state need your help for a range of speech language communication needs. Be part of a dynamic and innovative team working
with children and schools.
Collaborate with state schools in the provision of specialised speech-language therapy services to support students with speech language communication needs to access, participate in and benefit from schooling.
Access an
excellent induction, comprehensive supervision and professional development programs all within a family friendly organisation. Experienced applicants and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
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;
- 38hours per week (full-time);
- Access to accumulated time off.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Other information about the Opportunity
- This position may require the incumbent to operate a government vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. (Queensland ‘C” class license).
- The incumbent is required to work throughout the service area of the position's base location.
How to Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant previous work history).
- After submitting your resume and details you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire. Ensure you complete all elements of this otherwise it will mark your application as incomplete. NOTE: You will need your professional membership number.
Applications will be reviewed every 4 - 6 weeks with successful candidates being placed into a talent pool to be used to offer and fill vacancies as they arise.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.