Speech Pathologist

Details: Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist with an interest in child development, neurodiversity affirming practice, early intervention and assessment? An exciting opportunity exists to develop clinical and leadership skills, and join an expanding speech pathology team in the Child Development Service. The Child Development Service offers Speech Pathologists:

• The opportunity to contribute to the development of service delivery models for early intervention for children in the ACT.
• The opportunity to apply your skills in early intervention to work with infants, young children and their families
• Collaboration within a social, supportive, multidisciplinary team environment to develop and deliver health promotion, group programs and direct service for children with developmental delay and their families.
• Access to strong individualised support and supervision
• Opportunity to supervise HP1/2 Speech Pathologists and students
• Access to professional development and a community of practice
• Some flexibility in working hours

Full-time and part-time applicants will be considered. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• At least 3 years recent practice experience working with children and their carers and families as a Speech Pathologist
• Current Working With Vulnerable People Registration
• A current Australian Drivers Licence

Note: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply:  Applicants are required to address the Professional / Technical skills/Knowledge, and Behavioral Capabilities sections of the Position Description. (maximum 400 words per criteria) and provide a current curriculum vitae along with the names of two referees. Applicants may be requested to provide Referee Reports at a later date.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button

Contact Officer: Sophia Hehir (02) 6205 5*** ************@act.gov.au

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Applications Close: 02 April 2024