Ops2 Speech Pathology Assistant

**Department for Education**
**Job reference**: 671239
**Location**: 5118 - GAWLER
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Why work with us**:
Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

**About the role**:
Student Support Services works 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 referred 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.

The directorate are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.

By joining our dedicated Speech Pathology team at the Gawler Office, where you will play a vital role in and contributing to the seamless operation of our team. This position offers the unique opportunity to work across both large, dynamic metro schools and preschools, as small country schools across the Barossa and Lower Mid North. Our small, supportive, and diverse team is committed to multidisciplinary collaboration and the professional development of all members. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to work in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

**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%). Will be adjusted to actual hours worked.

**Enquiries**:
**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 of no more than two pages 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 part-time contract role (0.4 FTE), 7-month term contract.

**Applications close**: 28/05/2025 11:30 PM