Speech Pathologist - School Based - Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, SUNNYBANK
Brisbane Catholic Education
Sunnybank
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 5 December 2021
Job overview
Our Lady of Lourdes School was established by the Sisters of St Joseph in the southside suburb of Sunnybank in 1952. Our co-educational primary school has an approximate population of 570 students. The campus is a modern educational facility with all learning areas fully air conditioned. We pride ourselves on the spirit that can be found in our students, teachers, sporting teams, achievements, friendships and approach to learning. Our school offers a comprehensive music program, the latest in teaching and learning, technology, various extra-curricular activities, and the benefits of being a high quality inclusive Catholic school.
Visit our school website here
About the role
As a member of our school team, you will work collaboratively to provide a range of speech pathology services that promote and support effective inclusive practice. The support you provide will be responsive to our school’s context, maintain a student-specific focus, and complement services provided through Brisbane Catholic Education’s School Services.
Duties
- Develop, implement and evaluate speech pathology services to promote student communication, learning and well-being outcomes
- Optimise the quality of service outcomes in partnership with the Inclusive Education team
- Maintain standards of practice and competencies consistent with Speech Pathology Australia and BCE policies and guidelines
- Direct intervention to identified students and assist with school initiatives
- Participation in school-based processes such as EAP (assuming accreditation)
- Professional learning for staff/parents as it relates to specific student needs
Qualifications & Registration
- Speech Pathology qualifications
- Blue Card or QCT registration
Skills & Experience
- Clinical competence in differential diagnosis and intervention for children/adolescents with communication difficulties and the capacity to effectively apply this knowledge and expertise within the educational or other organisational contexts.
- Experience working within educational environments
- Experience working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
- Problem solving skills
- Communication and networking skills
The successful applicant will receive:
To be successful in this role you will:
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
- currently hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card; and
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
Please submit your application online summarising your suitability for the role and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and attributes will enable you to deliver the key results (refer to the Role Description) areas and perform the role successfully.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Estimated Start Date: Commencing January 2022
Position Tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks Worked: School Term Weeks only
Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term): 2022 school year
Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 2 days/week (12 hours/week)
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: Speech Pathologist Salary Scale - $73,267 to $100,185 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation
Employment Conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement (as amended from time to time)
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
Contact Person: Sally Smith
Contact Telephone Number: 07 3345 0700
Contact Email: sasmith@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 05-Dec-2021
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