Job Description

Department for Education

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Job reference: 855644

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Location: 5540 - PORT PIRIE, 5554 - KADINA

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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 great 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 works with schools and preschools to provide support to assist them in meeting the needs of children and students with additional needs.

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The Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant supports the Student Support Services discipline teams in the delivery of services to referred children and students, and their education support staff and families.

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The Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a a team manager, psychologist, speech pathologist, educator or social worker, delivers a range of screening and interventions in preschools and schools. Duties pertaining to the role are clearly and specifically directed by the Senior Leadership with clearly demarcated work instructions.

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Living and working on the Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and in Port Pirie offers the prospect to be part of a close-knit and highly supportive team, where collaboration and ongoing learning are strongly valued. Schools and sites across the region are welcoming and community-focused, and outside of work you can enjoy weekends exploring the stunning coastline, local tourist attractions,



the Clare Valley wine region, and the spectacular Flinders Ranges, creating a rewarding balance.

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

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Qualifications

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Essential: Nil

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Desirable: Certificate in Disability Support/Disability or working towards completion of a degree or equivalent for graduate entry to the speech pathology, psychology, teaching, social work, audiology or occupational therapy professions.

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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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OPS2 $66,441 - $69,504 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

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Enquiries

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Enquiries can be directed to Jodie Rawson, Senior Speech Pathologist, via tel: (08) 8204 8200 or email: [email protected]

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Additional Note

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This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), 4-month term contract.

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Applications close: 15/09/2026 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 -OPS2 Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant.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.

📌 Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant (Port Pirie)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Port Pirie