Department for Education
Job reference: 847328
Location: 5540 - PORT PIRIE, 5554 - KADINA
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

Student Support Services works with schools and preschool to provide support to assist them in meeting the needs of all children. The role requires the incumbent to participate in the implementation of a service model that supports the provision of integrated and targeted services to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs.
The trend of increasing learner complexity is well documented in the literature. Increasing numbers of children and young people are being identified with complex learning difficulties and disabilities that require skills and expertise to identify underlying causes to better address their needs.

The Speech Pathologist is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and works with children and young people with speech, language and/or communication issues and their families. The Speech Pathologist works closely with the Senior Speech Pathologists, speech pathology colleagues, preschool and school staff, and families to develop evidence-based speech, language and communication interventions that include proactive, targeted and intensive strategies that can be adapted for learning and home contexts. This position works under the direct professional support of the Senior Speech Pathologist.

Living and working as a speech pathologist on the Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and in Port Pirie offers the opportunity to be part of a close-knit and highly supportive team, where collaboration and ongoing learning are strongly valued. Schools and sites across the region are welcoming and community-focused, and outside of work you can enjoy weekends exploring the stunning coastline, local tourist attractions, the Clare Valley wine region, and the spectacular Flinders Ranges, creating a rewarding balance of professional growth and lifestyle.

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

 

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in speech pathology
• Registration/eligibility to register with Speech Pathology Australia
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice
• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people with a range of needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to continuous professional development

 

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. 

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

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

 

Remuneration

AHP1 $73,710 - $89,981 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation (12%)

AHP2 $94,997 - $110,052 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation (12%)

 

Enquiries

Please direct any enquiries to Jodie Rawson, Senior Speech Pathologist, via phone: 8204 8200 or Email: jodie.rawson@sa.gov.au

 

Application Instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies (linked in the position descriptions below), your CV, including a current line manager / referee.

Applicants also need to submit the Application Cover Sheet and Employment Declaration

 

Additional note

Applications are invited from both AHP1 and AHP2 candidates.

A total of 1.6 FTE is available for a 6-month term with the possibility of extension, comprising:

• 1 x full-time vacancy
• 1 x part-time vacancy

Hours and FTE are negotiable.

Position/s to be based at either Kadina or Port Pirie. A Drive In/Drive Out model may be considered for the right candidate.

 

Applications close: 21/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position description - Speech Pathologist - AHP1.pdf
- Position description - Speech Pathologist- AHP2.pdf
- 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.