We are seeking to establish a pool of Speech and Language Specialists for permanent and fixed‐term, full‐time and part‐time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The West Coast Language Development Centre (WCLDC) caters for around 300 students from kindergarten to year 2. We are situated across 4 sites in Padbury, Hamersley, Heathridge and Quinns Rocks. Teachers can be located at any site and may move across sites over time.
New teachers are provided with intensive, specific training and induction to develop skills and understanding of DLD and how best to meet the needs of the students. This support is ongoing and provided by mentor teachers, collaborative partners, and speech pathologists.
Role
Suitable applicants will ideally possess extensive knowledge in planning for the speech and language needs of students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Speech and Language Specialists will need to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as possess the ability to work independently, in order to support class and whole of school language initiatives. Suitable applicants will need to develop and support the implementation of specialised language programmes for students with identified speech and language difficulties.
In addition to the specialised language programmes, suitable applicants will ideally display their ability to build the capacity of teachers, education assistants and parents. They will ideally support the strategic direction of the school through remaining abreast of current research and proactively distributing information through parent programmes and professional learning opportunities for staff. The Speech and Language Specialists provide input to the development of school‐based policy and plans in relation to the school's language programme.
West Coast LDC is a specialised school that supports students with DLD. The school has an intensive, early intervention student programme for children from Kindergarten to Year 2 and an outreach programme that works across mainstream schools. Staff are dedicated, highly collaborative and innovative, in order to support educational outcomes for all students.
Responsibilities
1. Plan the speech and language needs of students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
2. Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently to support class and whole‐of‐school language initiatives
3. Develop and support the implementation of specialised language programmes for students with identified speech and language difficulties
4. Build the capacity of teachers, education assistants and parents
5. Support the strategic direction of the school by remaining abreast of current research and proactively distributing information through parent programmes and professional learning opportunities for staff
6. Provide input to the development of school‐based policy and plans in relation to the school's language programme
Qualifications
7. A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
8. A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria (attached)
9. Experience in developing speech and language/literacy policy and programmes and knowledge of latest trends and research in speech and language development
10. Ability to develop, implement and review speech and language/literacy programmes
11. Ability to provide specialised speech and language services and support to students with speech and language impairments
12. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to prepare reports and deliver professional development programmes
13. Ability to monitor and evaluate language‐impaired students' progress both individually and in the context of language/literacy programmes
14. Highly developed interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to function in a self‐directed way and as a member of an interdisciplinary team in an educational and/or community setting
Eligibility
15. Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment
16. Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start
17. Consent to a nationally coordinated criminal history check and obtain a current screening clearance number issued by the Department of Education's screening unit before you start
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021‐2025 for more details.
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