AHP1/2 Speech Pathologists, Multiple Roles, Various Locations

Department for Education
Job reference:
643017

Location:
- VARIOUS -

Job status:
Ongoing

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

Multiple full-time and part time opportunities in metro and country locations available.
Regional locations include Berri, Mount Gambier, Port Augusta/Whyalla, Port Pirie/Kadina and Port Lincoln.
The Department for Education South Australia is seeking motivated and dedicated speech pathologists to join our statewide and extensive Student Support Services team to support the strengths, opportunities and additional needs of children and young people across South Australia.

This is your chance to join the largest employer of paediatric speech pathologists in the state and embark on an exciting career journey alongside supportive and skilled colleagues.

New and soon to be graduates, as well as experienced speech pathologists, are encouraged to apply.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applying is quick and simple (see
Application Instructions
below). Please submit your application as soon as it is ready.

NOTE: Applications will be considered as soon as submitted, to match you to any existing and/or upcoming opportunities. This advertisement will remain live until the end of term
2
(28th September 2025),
and the attached preference sheet is revised regularly to reflect position availability – please revisit for updated locations.
This advertisement also serves as a talent pool. A register of reccomended applicants will remain active for 12 months, during which time you may be offered employment as positions become available.
About 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.

By joining us, you will be working with like-minded people who genuinely have a common goal to support preschools and schools to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

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

What We Offer
At the Department for Education Student Support Services, we prioritise your professional and personal growth, providing:

• An environment of working and learning with highly experienced and supportive speech pathologists, locally and across the state
• Comprehensive induction processes and opportunities for work-shadowing and mentoring with colleagues
• On the job support and regular professional supervision (individual and group)
• Access to professional development via training days, interest groups, professional learning communities and other sources of knowledge
• Up-to-date resources and tools of the trade
• Opportunities for collaborating with a diverse and large multidisciplinary team, including other allied health and education professionals
• Flexible work delivery methods, such as access to telepractice (training provided)
• Access to work vehicles and flexi-time arrangements
• Support to take your career where you want to go through Performance and Development Plans.

Work in schools and preschools across the levels of intervention, at individual, group class and site levels, building and honing your own skills in all areas of speech, language and communication to improve outcomes for students.

What do Speech Pathologists do in the Department for Education?
Key Responsibilities May Include

• Conduct and interpret comprehensive evaluations to identify speech, language and communication needs
• Identify and apply evidence-based interventions, either individual, small group or whole class or site, supporting learning and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people
• Deliver professional development and/or coaching to educators
• Work alongside site leadership to review and establish whole of site proactive, targeted and intensive practices in a multi-tiered approach to develop the speaking, listening, literacy and communication skills children need to reach their highest potential
• Liaise and collaborate with other professionals, agencies and families to deliver holistic services
• Contribute to research, service development and ongoing evaluation of services.

About You
As well as being a passionate speech pathologist, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in speech pathology (essential)
• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (essential)
• Current driver's licence
• Demonstrated experience and or transferrable skills and knowledge in working with children and young people with a range of needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

Special Conditions
The Successful Applicant Is Required To

• Gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to employment requiring renewal every five years before expiry
• Undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course (updated every three years).

Application Instructions
Please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages stating how your skills and experience align with the key competencies of the position description. Additionally, applicants must fill in and submit the Preference Sheet, Pre Employment Declaration form and the Application Cover Sheet attached to this advertisement.

Remuneration
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

AHP1: $74,230 to $86,938 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation + leave loading and applicable allowances

AHP2: $91,785 - $106,330 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation + leave loading and applicable allowances

In addition, employees are eligible for salary sacrificing to buy a car or a laptop (salary packaging), or to contribute to superannuation.

There is a possibility of financial support of up to 20% loading or relocation support in country locations.

Enquiries
To learn more about these exciting opportunities, please contact Barbara Lyndon, Principal Speech Pathologist on Tel: or Email:

Additional Note
Multiple full-time and part-time positions available. These roles are based in both metro and country locations and to be filled at either the AHP1 or AHP2 classification level, determined by the skills, knowledge and experience of individual applicants and level of responsibility relevant to the position.

For the right applicant, working with a regional team on an outreach basis from one of our offices in Adelaide (Fly In Fly Out/Drive In Drive Out and telepractice) can be explored.

Applications close:
14/12/2025 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.