AddressAre you ready to write a new chapter in your story? Make Central West Queensland your home! The Department of Education is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to work in Longreach.
As a gateway to the outback, escape the city crowds and discover the centre of Queensland. You will be based in Longreach, situated on the banks of the Thompson River and home to many tourist attractions, such as the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and the QANTAS Museum. Travel to a number of communities, including Muttaburra and Winton, famous for their exploration of dinosaur bones, or Birdsville, home of the iconic Big Bash music festival.
About the Department:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
Your Opportunity:
Be part of a dynamic and innovative team working with children and schools in a family-friendly organisation with great working conditions. You will collaborate with State Schools in the provision of specialised speech-language therapy services to support students with Speech Language communication needs to access, participate in and benefit from schooling. A comprehensive supervision and support program is provided. Apply now to join this dedicated team where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of Longreach and the Central West Queensland's rural students. Experienced applicants and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Your Role:
Responsibilities include:
- 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.
- Promote the importance of Speech Language communication skills as key areas underlying learning for all students.
- Report to the base school Principal for operational and administrative matters and to the Senior 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:
- 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
- All the required equipment provided to you including laptop and mobile phone, access to fleet vehicles locations and travel allowance
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program - to support your wellbeing
- Salary packaging available
- New employees have a QSuper Accumulation account opened on commencement. The standard contribution rate is 5% of your basic pay with the department contributing 12.75% of your gross salary
- 38hr work week for full-time staff members.
- You access to 5 weeks annual leave that accrues each year. ADO time is additional to annual leave. There is also a sick leave provision of 10 days/year that accrues through the year. There are a range of other leave entitlements that are available depending on circumstances.
- No shift work
- Locality allowance
- Subsidized departmental accommodation and relocation expenses may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
