AHP2 - Occupational Therapist/ Speech Pathologist - Mount Gambier Children's Centre

Department for Education
Job reference:
712520

Location:
5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER

Job status:
Long 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
Children's Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting across South Australia (children's centres) a network of integrated health, family support and education service hubs for families with babies and young children across South Australia.

Children's centres speech pathologists and occupational therapists provide a range of discipline-informed group and individual services for children, families and colleagues that promote children's healthy development and support parenting through both universal and targeted service provision. The speech pathologist/occupational therapist provides evidence-based services drawing upon key frameworks including attachment theory, trauma informed practice, cultural responsiveness, and use a strengths-based approach. Speech pathologists/occupational therapists are members of interdisciplinary teams working in partnership with families, government and non-government sector colleagues across community, home and learning environments.

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

Qualifications
Speech Pathologist
Essential:
An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

Desirable:
Current practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia with Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status.

Occupational Therapist
Essential:
Current and full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Desirable:
Nil

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
AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances.

Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Alice O'Connell-Debais, Senior Occupational Therapist, via tel: or email: alice.oconnell-

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 (0.2 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.

This role is open to Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists

Applications close:
22/12/2025 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.