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The Department of Education is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to work in St George. Join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to supporting children and schools and make a lasting impact by helping students overcome barriers to learning and participation.
Collaborate with state schools to provide specialised speech-language therapy ensuring students can fully engage with their education. Enjoy access to a robust induction, ongoing professional development, and supportive supervision within an organisation that values work-life balance.
Whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate, we invite you to apply and be part of a rewarding and meaningful career.
About The Department Of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .
Your Role
Apply your professional skills and knowledge in contemporary speech language pathology, as well as promote the importance of speech language communication skills as key areas underlying learning for all students.
Collaborate with education teams within schools to deliver high quality speech language pathology services which address barriers to learning for students with speech language communication difficulties, using a whole of school approach as part of the educational program
Report to the base school Principal for operational and administrative matters and to the Principal Advisor, Speech Language Pathology and the Senior Speech Language Pathologist (Supervisory) on all professional practice and clinical matters.
Benefits
The Department of Education respects professionalism, embraces diversity and offers a balance between work and life commitments. You will be actively supported as an individual and will have access to a range of initiatives including:
A supportive and flexible work environment;
Dedicated supervision to assist with your professional support and ongoing development;
An established network of SLPs who provide collegial support;
A formal induction program;
Access to professional development (including professional development allowance);
All the required equipment provided to you including laptop and mobile phone, access to fleet vehicles and travel allowance;
Access to the Employee Assistance Program - to support your wellbeing;
Salary packaging available;
QSuper Accumulation account opened on commencement for new employees - 5% standard contribution rate, with the department contributing 12.75% of your gross salary;
38hr work week for full-time staff members;
Access to accumulated time off;
Leave provisions - 4 weeks annual leave, 10 days sick leave, other leave provisions as required;
No shift work;
Locality allowance;
Relocation expenses may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Other Information About The Opportunity
This role may require the use of a government vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. (Queensland 'C" class license).
The incumbent is required to work across the service area associated with this base location.
Interested? To Apply
A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
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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