Speech Pathologist Inclusive Education

• Woolloongabba - Brisbane Catholic Education Office
• Commencing from $79,244 - $108,359 per annum + super + professional development
• Fixed Term 8 month position| commencing 27 May 2024

About the role

Speech Pathologist - Inclusive Education role provides a collaborative and consultative speech pathology services to schools to build the capacity of schools and teachers to meet the diverse learning needs of their students. As a member of the Inclusive Education & Student Wellbeing team, you will provide specialist services and works with schools to support students requiring significant assistance result of communication difficulties.

This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative Student Support Services Team working with students in Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE).

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 - students, staff and community.
• Contributing to the development of effective inclusive practices that make a difference in the lives of students with SLCN, their families, and their teachers.
• The workplace culture that promotes a focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth with 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.

In this role, you will

• Develop, implement and evaluate speech pathology services to promote student communication, learning and well-being outcomes
• Develop partnerships with school communities and support schools to implement BCE Inclusive Education for students with communication impairments
• In partnership, engage in decision-making processes with BCE and school personnel, families and students
• Maintain standards of practice and competencies consistent with Speech Pathology Australia and BCE policies and guidelines
• Assist schools to develop connections to facilitate learning and teaching of students with communication impairments
• Respond to school needs on service options at student, class, whole school, and school cluster levels.
• Contribute to data collection, resource development, identification of good practice and program evaluation to support high quality speech pathology practices and change processes in BCE schools.
• Provide professional advice, support and reporting, in the area of speech pathology
• Effectively communicate information on service delivery to schools.
• Work with Progress and Performance Senior Leaders to support school planning processes in the area of Inclusive Education.

Qualifications & Registrations

• Minimum mandatory requirement of a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Speech Therapy/Pathology providing eligibility for practicing membership to Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Certified Practicing Speech Pathology status with SPA is desirable

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 or QCT registration.
• Have a commitment to Safeguarding
• Provide proof of identity at the interview as part of the pre employment screening process

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated clinical competence and professional capacity to provide safe, quality 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 and form relationships with school leaders and teachers to facilitate effective speech pathology services in schools.
• High level written and interpersonal communication skills and accurate and comprehensive written records keeping.
• Demonstrated capacity for solutions-focused, flexible and creative thinking
• Skills and experience in delivering professional development and knowledge transfer activities.
• Well developed interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and continuing self-directed professional growth and development
• A commitment to and understanding of the purpose and mission of the Catholic Church and Catholic schools

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. 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. The 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.
• 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

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is the responsibility of everyone. Everyone who comes into contact, or works, with children seeks to uphold the dignity of all children and commits to establishing safe and supportive relationships. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law./em>

We will make reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for people with specific requirements. Should you require adjustments to the recruitment process to equitably participate, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application

Closing Date: 15-May-2024