Inclusion Advisor Speech Pathologist

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing Inclusion Programs and Services

• Client Services

Job title Inclusion Advisor Speech Pathologist Designation Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $68,904 - $87,700 Location Alice Springs, Darwin

Position number 39262 RTF Closing 24/09/2025

Contact officer Julian Tydd, Assistant Director Client Services on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Speech Pathologists work with within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build capacity of educators to support students to

maximise their educational outcomes. Speech Pathologists perform environmental assessments with students using observation and

interviews with parents and teachers to plan interventions for students with speech, language and communication concerns that may be

having a direct impact on educational outcomes.

Context statement

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides

differentiated support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services provides advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all

children and students are welcomed into an inclusive learning environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to

their full potential.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Deliver speech pathology services within and across regional teams under the supervision of more experienced or senior speech

pathologists.

2. Work with schools to support student, student groups, whole class and whole school approaches through environmental speech

pathology assessment and staff capacity building, under the supervision of a more experienced or senior speech pathologist.

1. Participate in the delivery of evidence based Professional Learning sessions provided by SWIPS multidisciplinary teams and in

response to Requests for Service.

4. Ensure adherence to the legislations, policy frameworks, guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the

department databases.

1. Participate in continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local level to ensure delivery of contemporary

speech pathology services.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Relevant qualifications in Speech Pathology that meets eligibility requirements for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

1. Demonstrated knowledge providing a variety of speech pathology services appropriate for individual and group level intervention

for children and young people with disabilities.

1. Ability to work independently within defined parameters and in collaboration with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team to provide

support to schools on a range of language and communication issues impacting on educational outcomes.

4. Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and plan and proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

5. Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse professional, cultural and

linguistic backgrounds, which includes ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

6. Ability to provide professional learning and information to educators and leaderships teams in collaboration with team members.

7. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement strategies.

Desirable

1. Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

2. Experience in the use of office-based computer programs and databases.

Further information

The selected applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain. Corporate-based

conditions apply to this position. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by 4x4 vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft and

include overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days. Four-wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of

Education.

Approved: January 2024 Amanda Hubber, Senior Director Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services

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Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing Inclusion Programs and Services

• Client Services

Job title Inclusion Advisor Speech Pathologist Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Alice Springs, Darwin

Position number 39262 RTF Closing 24/09/2025

Contact officer Julian Tydd, Assistant Director Client Services on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Speech Pathologists work within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build capacity of educators to support students to

maximise their educational outcomes. Speech Pathologists perform environmental assessments with students for using observation and

interviews with parents and teachers to plan and implement interventions for students with speech, language and communication concerns

that may be having a direct impact on educational outcomes.

Context statement

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides

differentiated support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services provides advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all

children and students are welcomed into an inclusive learning environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to

their full potential.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Deliver speech pathology services within and across regional teams and supporting the coordination of allocation of speech pathology

services.

2. Collaborate with Professional Practice Leaders and work across multidisciplinary teams to inform practice standards, facilitate place-

based decision making and ensure cohesive and place-based service delivery. This includes participating in the assessment of service

requests from intake through to allocation and service delivery planning for schools.

1. Support student, student groups, whole class and whole school approaches through environmental speech pathology assessments

and staff capacity building to develop speech, language and communication competencies.

1. Support the delivery of evidence based Professional Learning sessions provided by SWIPS multidisciplinary teams and in response to

Requests for Service.

1. Ensure adherence to the legislations, policy frameworks, guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the

department databases.

1. Consult with schools and families to evaluate student functioning and impacting issues to facilitate access and participation in order

to maximise educational outcomes for students.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Relevant qualifications in Speech Pathology that meets eligibility requirements for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

1. Comprehensive knowledge, qualifications and skills to provide a variety of speech pathology services appropriate for individual, group

and system level intervention for children and young people with disabilities.

1. Proven ability to work independently under limited direction and in collaboration with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team to support

complex cases.

4. Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and commitment and drive to persist and achieve

desired outcomes.

5. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse professional, cultural and linguistic

backgrounds, which includes ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

6. Facilitation skills and ability to provide professional learning and information to educators and leaderships teams in collaboration with

other SWIPS officers.

7. Proven ability to implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.

Desirable

1. Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

2. Postgraduate qualifications or experience in clinical education, leadership / management, specialty practice area or other relevant

field.

Further information

The selected applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain. Corporate-based

conditions apply to this position. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by 4x4 vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft and

include overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days. Four-wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of

Education.