About this job
- Commencing January 2025
- Part Time | Fixed Term - 12-month contract
- $41.16 (based on experience)
About us
At Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, the legacy of the Good Samaritan sisters and the teachings of St. Benedict form the foundation of all teaching, learning and community. We are proud to carry forward the tradition of the Good Samaritan sisters, who have been dedicated to serving our community since 1919. Inspired by their example, we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. St. Benedict's teachings on community, prayer, and hospitality are also central to our ethos. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and mutual respect among our students, staff, and families, creating a supportive community where everyone is valued and respected. Our classrooms are well-resourced, and our students are supported by a caring community, focused on student wellbeing and progress. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the role
We are seeking to employ a Speech Pathologist as a valued member of school staff, and our school inclusion team. Working 2 days per week.
Duties
- 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
- Maintain standards of practice and competencies consistent with Speech Pathology Australia and BCE policies and guidelines.
Qualifications & Registrations
- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology (Minimum requirement: Bachelor degree)
- Eligibility for Certified Practicing Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Blue Card or QCT registration.
Skills & Experience
- 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-focussed, 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
- 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.
What our Speech Pathologists love about working for BCE:
- Belonging to a collegial and supportive team of Speech Pathologists with a broad range of expertise, interests and experience
- Working as a valued member of multidisciplinary teams to promote communication, learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with Speech Language Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Opportunities to collaborate and innovate across multiple levels of support; working with students, staff, families, and community
- Contributing to the development of effective inclusive practices that make a difference in the lives of students with SLCN, their teachers, and their families
- A workplace culture that promotes a focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth.
Access to:
- Comprehensive professional support and supervision
- Professional learning and networking opportunities relevant to work within the education context, as well as broader professional practice and career goals
- A library of professional resources including assessment tools, intervention resources, professional journals and texts
- Contemporary technology.
For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.
BCE benefits: Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow.
Belonging to something bigger allows us to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all be proud to be part of. We employ people of all faiths and denominations, we are accepting and respectful of individual's personal beliefs. You will quickly become a core part of a compassionate and professional team that values diversity of thought and a commitment to building and shaping future generations.
- Meaningful work where you can make a difference
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to 12.75% superannuation (with co-contributions)
- Competitive remuneration with salary packaging and sacrificing options
- Access to professional development
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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.
Contact Person: Kate MacArthur
Contact Telephone Number: 3355 2388
Contact Email: penoggera@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 09-Jan-2025