Speech Pathologist-Inclusive Education

Contract job recruited via Brisbane Catholic Education Office (Dutton Park Queensland, Australia)
Job Reference 24162_20/12/24
Closing date January 22, 2025
Location 243 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park Queensland, Australia 4102
Status Contract

About this job

  • Full Time and Part time | Fixed Term
  • Salary: $81,620 - $111,610 + Super
  • BCEO Woolloongabba

We have two exciting opportunities for the role of Speech Pathologist - Inclusive Education, reporting to the Lead Education Advisor – Inclusive Education. In this role, you will support schools in meeting the diverse learning needs of students with communication difficulties. Collaborating with teachers, you will enhance their capacity to assist these students. Your role within the Inclusive Education & Student Wellbeing team will be crucial in helping students access the curriculum and engage socially.


Positions:

  • Full Time | Fixed term (7.5 months) | Commencing February 2025
  • Part-time (22.8 hours) | Fixed term (12 months) | Commencing March 2025

About the role:

  • Develop, implement and evaluate speech pathology services to promote student communication, learning and well-being outcomes
  • Optimise service outcomes in partnership with school staff and the broader school community
  • Contribute to data collection, resource development, best practice identification, and program evaluation to support high-quality speech pathology practices in BCE schools.
  • Provide professional advice, support, briefings, and reporting on speech pathology services, aligned with research and data, to identify areas for student and teacher development.
  • Maintain standards of practice and competencies consistent with Speech Pathology Australia and BCE policies and guidelines.


About you:

  • Demonstrated clinical competence and professional capacity to provide evidence-based services that optimise communication, learning and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people with Speech Language Communication Needs (SLCN)
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively apply this knowledge and expertise within an education context
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated capacity for solutions-focused, flexible and creative thinking
  • Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and continuing self-directed professional growth and development
  • Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology (Minimum requirement: Bachelor degree)
  • Eligibility for Certified Practicing Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
  • Blue Card or QCT registration
All BCE employees will be:
  • eligible to work in Australia
  • Hold or be eligible to hold a Positive Notice Blue card work working with children.
  • Have a commitment to Safeguarding
    • The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 
  • Provide proof of identity at the interview as part of the pre employment screening process

For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.

About the organisation

Why BCE?
Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and proudly hold the title of the largest diocese in the state. With over 146 schools under our umbrella, we are dedicated to providing exceptional education to students across the region.

Belonging to something bigger allows us to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all proud to be part of.

BCE benefits: Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow. Benefits & Rewards  

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.


Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and appointment of a successful candidate may occur prior closing date 

Contact Email: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing Date: 22/01/2025

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