Speech and Language Specialist

Speech and Language Specialist

Branch: North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

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

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.2-1.0

Location: Dianella

Closing Date: 2025-11-17 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf - generic - speech and language specialist - ldc - sc l2 - apr 2018.pdf

North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre (NEMLDC) is seeking to establish a pool of hardworking and motivated Speech and Language Specialists for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise up to the end of Term 4, 2026. NEMLDC is a specialist school for children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). We provide specialist speech, language and academic intervention for children from Kindergarten to Year 2. Staff members work in a collaborative team that includes teachers, speech pathologists, school psychologists, education assistants and the administration staff.

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

The Role

The Speech and Language Specialist develops and supports the implementation of specialised language programs for students with identified speech and language difficulties/impairments. A key aspect of the role is building the capacity of teachers and Level 1 Speech and Language Officers (Speech Pathologists) to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to maximise language learning outcomes for students with language impairments.

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 Shelley Collins, Principal on (08) 9218 1600 or Shelley.collins@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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/SS1004357

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 November 2025

Position Title Speech and Language Specialist

Agency Department of Education

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

Location Dianella

Unit/Division Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Branch North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre

Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS1004357

Closing Date 2025-11-17 4:30 PM