Department for Education Job reference: 638952
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
An Opportunity for a Supported Tertiary Study Pathway to Speech Pathology Qualification Why Work With Us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
As a Speech Assistant in our team, you will be actively supported to grow and develop your skills and knowledge as you work alongside highly skilled and experienced speech pathologists.
Additionally, you will have access to paid study leave and financial contributions towards your course fees.
To be eligible, you will need to enrol in an accredited Bachelor of Speech Pathology degree and work towards becoming a qualified speech pathologist.
The Mount Gambier Student Support Services Speech Pathology Team is dedicated to supporting students in our region to access quality education and achieve to their highest potential.
We accomplish this by fostering a strong, inclusive, and supportive team culture, promoting practice excellence in line with the latest research and knowledge in the field of Speech Pathology.
We effectively partner with educators, families, and key stakeholders in our community to deliver innovative services and support to children in our region.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
About The Role
Student Support Services staff work with schools and preschools to provide support to assist them in meeting the needs of children and students with additional needs.
The Speech Pathology Assistant supports the Student Support Services Speech Pathology team in the delivery of services to children and students with a diverse range of speech, language and/or communication needs, and their education support staff and families.
The Speech Pathology Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a Speech Pathologist, delivers a range of screening and interventions in preschools and schools.
Duties pertaining to the role are clearly and specifically directed by the speech pathologist with clearly demarcated work instructions.
This role is strongly suited to individuals currently engaged in a Bachelor of Speech Pathology degree or those who are eligible to enrol.
This role will provide you with on-the-job experience that will complement your university learning, and access to paid leave will support your on-Campus study time.
In addition, we offer financial assistance towards your course fees.
The directorate are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.
Qualifications Essential: Nil
Desirable: Certificate in Disability Support/ Disability or working towards completion of a degree or equivalent for graduate entry to the speech pathology profession.
Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration
OPS2 $58,709 - $63,154 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%)
By Negation Contribution towards course fees for applicants enrolled or enrolling in a Bachelor of Speech Pathology Degree.Paid Study Leave to support for applicants enrolled in a Bachelor of Speech Pathology Degree. Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Shae Morrish, Senior Speech Pathologist, via tel: (08) 8724 5300 or email: ******
Application Instructions
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note
This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
Applications close: 24/01/2025 11:30 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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