AHP2 Speech Pathologists, Multiple Roles, Various Locations

Department for Education

Job reference: 638200

Location: - VARIOUS -

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Part time opportunities in metro and country locations available. Applying is quick and simple (see application instructions below). Please submit your application as soon as it is ready.

Applications will be considered as soon as they are submitted to match you to any existing and/or upcoming opportunities.

For more information on specific children's centre locations go to: https://www.education.sa.gov.au/parents-and-families/child-care-services/childrens-centres/find-childrens-centre.

This advertisement will remain live for 12 months.

A register of selected applicants will remain active for 12 months, during which time you may be offered employment as positions become available.

Why work with us:

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the Role:

Children’s Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting (children’s centres) provide a network of integrated health, family support and education service hubs for families with babies and young children across South Australia. Children’s centres speech pathologists provide a range of discipline-informed group and individual services for children, families and colleagues that promote children’s healthy development and support parenting through both universal and targeted service provision. The speech pathologist provides evidence-based services drawing upon key frameworks including attachment theory, trauma informed practice, cultural responsiveness, and they use a strengths-based approach. Speech pathologists are members of interdisciplinary teams working in partnership with families, government and non-government sector colleagues across community, home and learning environments.

Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.

Qualifications:

Essential: An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

Desirable: Current practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia with Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status.

Special Conditions:

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. 

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration:

AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%)

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Tara Anderson, Senior Speech Pathologist, via mob: 0429 428 254 or email: tara.anderson2@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

Prepare your updated resume, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications;

Provide a cover letter (of no more than two pages) describing what has drawn you to apply for a speech pathologist position within the Department for Education. Include how the key capabilities in the position description align with your skill set, interests and professional goals;

Complete the Pre Employment Declaration form & Application Cover Sheet (attached);

Complete the preference sheet (attached). 

Our team is eagerly waiting to review your application and explore the potential of having you on board. 

Applications should be made through the I Work For SA website.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 14/12/2025 11:30 PM

Attachments:

- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf

- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf

- Position Description - Children's Centres Speech Pathologist.pdf

- Preference Sheet AHP2 Childrens Centres Speech Pathologist SSS November 2024 (2).docx

- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.