Speech Pathologist
Date: 1 May 2025
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our team
The Student Diversity and Wellbeing team develops policy, strategy, and innovation in Inclusive Education and Student Wellbeing services, providing consultancy, advice, and practical strategies to support schools. Their goal is to ensure all students can access and participate in learning, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement in the school community to maximise learning and wellbeing.
Summary
Exciting opportunity to provide student-focused speech pathology services that align with Brisbane Catholic Education's values, learning framework, and teaching policies! In this role, you will support schools in meeting the diverse learning needs of students with communication difficulties. Collaborating with teachers, you will help them assist these students and ensure they can access the curriculum and engage socially.
- Location: Student Diversity and Wellbeing
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: $81,620 - $111,610 plus super (Speech Pathologist Salary Scale)
- Status: Fulltime | Continuing | Flexible working arrangements available
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Contributing to the evaluation of speech pathology resource needs and the prioritisation of speech pathology services within the school community to optimise quality-service outcomes
- Collaborating with relevant school, BCEO and external personnel to evaluate student communication and learning needs through the use of standardised and non-standardised assessment measures
- Working collaboratively with classroom teachers to facilitate the prioritisation of communication and learning goals
- Implementing evidence-based, data-informed intervention approaches for identified students, to enhance student communication, learning, and wellbeing outcomes, and provide advice and reports to parents and educators
- Collaborate and contribute to the professional development of staff and provide opportunities for parent education.
- Maintain standards of practice and competencies consistent with Speech Pathology Australia and BCE policies and guidelines.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Experience with standardised and non-standardised assessment tools to evaluate student communication and learning needs
- Proven ability to design and implement data-informed, evidence-based interventions that improve student outcomes
- Experience working alongside teachers to set and prioritise communication and learning goals
- Strong skills in providing clear, actionable reports and feedback to parents and educators on student progress
- Experience in leading or contributing to staff training and providing educational opportunities for parents on speech pathology topics
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology (minimum Bachelor’s degree) plus eligibility for Certified Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. 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 checks 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.
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 position.
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