Speech Language Pathologist

2 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Tagai State College is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. This unique role offers the opportunity to support students with Cultural and Linguistic Diversity across the Torres Strait.

You'll use your educational expertise and passion for
communication development to make a real difference in remote school communities. Travel to outer islands by various modes of transport is a key part of this rewarding position. Relocation costs and accommodation on Thursday Island will be negotiated.

Apply now to help empower students and support learning across one of Queensland's most diverse and dynamic regions.

The Speech Language Pathologist reports to the base school Principal for operational and administrative matters and to either the Senior Advisor, Speech Language Pathology or the Senior Speech Language Pathologist (Supervisory) on all professional practice and clinical matters.

  • Support students to achieve their potential using evidence-based contemporary speech language pathology knowledge and frameworks to assist schools to identify and make reasonable adjustments and use inclusive teaching strategies. These adjustments enable students with speech language communication difficulties to access the curriculum and participate in the full range of school life.
  • Collaborate, liaise, and negotiate with school leaders, teachers, other service providers, and the supervising speech language pathologist to identify and assess school and student needs, and develop and implement speech language pathology services across schools.
  • Participate as an active member in education teams within schools to ensure the delivery of a range of high quality, evidence-based contemporary speech language pathology services to enhance learning outcomes for students with speech language communication difficulties.
  • Utilise professional knowledge and skills to deliver professional speech language pathology services in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, professional standards and guidelines.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 1-2-page statement outlining your suitability for the role

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.

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