Job Description

Why work with us

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Every child and young person deserves a great education.

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Department for Education

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Job reference: 853642

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Location: 5042 - ST MARYS

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Job status: Short Term Contract

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Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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Why work with us

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Every child and young person deserves a excellent education.

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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.

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

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

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About The Role

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Student Support Services delivers high quality and culturally responsive services in partnership with schools and preschools to assist them in meeting the needs of all children.

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The Adaptable Services Response Team, as part of Student Support Services, is committed to providing a range of flexible service delivery approaches including FIFO, Tele Practice, External Provider Program, and cross office support.

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This position is responsible for speech pathology assessment and intervention services to students and children through a hybrid approach that combines FIFO and remote technology as a mode of delivery. Telepractice facilitates access to service for children and students who may have geographical, physical, or other limitations in receiving in-person support.

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As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the speech pathologist will work closely with the Senior Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-based speech, language and communication interventions within this telepractice mode of delivery.



The speech pathologists work under the direct professional guidance and support of the senior speech pathologist.

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Qualifications

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

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

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Special conditions

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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.

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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.

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For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

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Remuneration

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AHP2 $94,997 - $110,052 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and

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Enquiries

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Enquiries can be directed to Mathew Head, Senior Speech Pathologist, via tel: 0417 837 106 or email: [email protected]

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Additional Note

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Multiple part time contracts of varying length available, please contact to discuss your options.

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

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Applications close: 24/08/2026 11:30 PM

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Attachments

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- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
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- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
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- Position Description - AH2 Speech Pathologist, Flexible Services.pdf
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- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
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Flexibility Statement

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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.

📌 Speech Pathologist, Flexible Services (Mitcham)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Mitcham