Speech Pathologist

Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info 

• Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to talent@mn.catholic.org.au  
• Applications should address each of the position requirements as listed for this position and provide names and contact details of three referees, one being the applicant's immediate supervisor.  
• *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted*  
• Additional information re: the position please contact Kathy Gillespie - kathryn.gillespie@mn.catholic.edu.auLocation                                              NEWCASTLE WEST Catholic Schools Office                                              

Vacancy Type: Temporary Part Time 

Hours/FTE: 0.4 FTE  

Description:  The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated Speech Pathologist. This position is temporary part-time (0.4 FTE) and is based at the Catholic Schools Office in Newcastle West.



This is a Parental leave replacement with the possibility of extension.   Position Requirements As a member of the Student Support Unit, within Teaching and Learning Services, the Education Officer: Speech Pathologist will provide services and support in schools (K-12) to build their capacity to identify and support students with speech, language and communication difficulties, and to implement school-wide intervention and practices.



The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has an abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults - particularly those who participate in the life of the Diocese.  All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and, where legislated, hold a Working with Children Check.  Diocesan workers are expected to personally adopt and enact the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.   Essential Criteria • Clear understanding of and personal commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of Catholic schools;

• Recognised qualifications in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership in Speech Pathology Australia;

• Commitment to ethical and professional practice;

• Sound knowledge around current research and relevant educational issues in relation to students with speech and language difficulties;

• Extensive experience in administering language assessments for students (K-10) and in preparing reports for schools and parents;

• Experience working within the school environment and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, liaise, network and collaborate with a wide range of people in the school community, other agencies and service providers;

• Working knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). the Disability Standards for Education (DSE) legislation, Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and their implications for schools;

• Demonstrated capacity to work independently, and collaboratively within a team environment;

• Excellent organisational, communication, and information technology skills;

• Current Drivers Licence valid to drive in New South Wales, and own vehicle;

• WWCC Clearance Check.  

Commencement Starts: ASAP 

Finishing Date: 17/12/21 

Conditions of Employment: Conditions and salary commensurate with the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office Employees Enterprise Agreement 2019-2021.                                                 

Applications Close : Friday 14 May, 2021

Instructions: Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person.                                                  

Team Talent (talent@mn.catholic.org.au)                                                                                                       Applications to:By email (preferred):Team Talent
talent@mn.catholic.org.auBy post:Talent Partner
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle