Speech and Language Specialist

Speech and Language Specialist

Branch: South East Language Development Centre

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2 (Specified Calling), $112,266 - $123,008 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Cloverdale

Closing Date: 2025-11-24 4:30 PM

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

South East Language Development Centre and Outreach Service offers a specialised program for students with an identified Developmental Language Disorder. In 2015 it became an Independent Public School. The school has cohort of students and the Outreach Service works with other mainstream schools across the state. The Language Centre is staffed by a team of educators who continue to update their skills through an ongoing series of relevant professional learning opportunities. The Centre has on staff Speech Pathologists who work with parents and teachers in assessing, evaluating and planning appropriate programs for the students.

We are located over three campuses where we share facilities with local primary schools enabling children from the Language Centre to integrate with the primary school children for play, sporting events, assemblies and other activities. Our campuses are co-located at Cloverdale (Belmay Primary School), Maddington (East Maddington Primary School) and Armadale (Kingsley Primary School).

Find out more about our school by visiting southeastldc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

In this specialist role, the successful applicant will provide expert input into the development and implementation of school-based policies and programs supporting students’ speech, language, and literacy development. Working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams, you will assess, plan, and deliver targeted interventions and educational programs for students with language impairments, while offering professional guidance and training to teachers, support staff, and parents. You will also contribute to the Placement Team, advise on student entry and exit, and maintain strong partnerships with schools and external service providers to ensure effective, coordinated support. Additionally, you will monitor and report on student progress, participate in research and professional development activities, and may supervise university speech pathology students on placement.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Veronica O'Neil, Principal, on (08) 9473 9600 or emailing Veronica.ONeil@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four page (4) statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated experience in developing speech and language/literacy policy and programs and knowledge of latest trends and research in speech and language development.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and review speech and language/literacy programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide specialised speech and language services and support to students with speech and language impairments.
  • Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to prepare reports and prepare and deliver professional development programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor and evaluate language impaired students’ progress both individually and in the context of language/literacy programs.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to function in a self-directed way, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team in an educational and/or community setting.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1008577

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 November 2025