The Speech Language Pathologist position is part of the multidisciplinary Allied Health Service team. The Allied Health Service (AHS) provides support to schools on a request for support basis along with centrally delivered professional learning and student support initiatives. The AHS works using a collaborative model with schools. Professionals have a diverse skill set and roles are underpinned by various legislations and policies including the Disability Discrimination ACT, Disability Standards for Education and Safe and Supportive Schools Policy. The Allied Health Service: Links with families and external providers and agencies to enhance educational outcomes for students. Consists of social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, allied health assistants (AHA) as well as speech language pathologists (SLP). Works with schools and other education support office teams to build school capacity to improve outcomes where students are having trouble connecting to school and engaging with education. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory requirements: Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology. Eligibility for certified practicing membership with Speech Pathology Australia A current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra Current driver’s license and access to a private vehicle. (Motor Vehicle Allowance provided for travel where vehicles are covered by comprehensive car insurance). Notes: This is a temporary position available for 12 months from 26 January 2026 up until 25 January 2027 with the possibility of permanency. Full-time and part-time hours will be considered for this vacancy. For part-time hours a minimum of three days per week is required, and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata. How to Apply: If you are interested in making a difference to the outcomes of our children and young people, we encourage you to apply. To enable us to assess your merit, your application should include: An individual response to the Selection Criteria (a maximum of three pages). A current curriculum vitae and the contact details for two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available for 12 months from 26 January 2026 up until 25 January 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
