AHP1/2 Speech Pathologists, Multiple Roles, Various Locations
Department for Education
Job reference: 835818 Location: - VARIOUS - Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Join us At the
Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child
and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts
with brilliant people like you. Join our
statewide and extensive Student Support Services team in our common
goal to promote inclusion and enhance communication, learning and
wellbeing outcomes for children and young people with, or at risk
of, speech, language and communication
difficulties. Share your expertise to empower educators and make a real impact in children’s lives.
For first consideration for roles commencing in 2027 please apply by Friday 23 October. Selection panels will then consider applications for regional roles received by that date. Regional locations with vacancies include Port Augusta/Whyalla, Port Pirie/Kadina, Port Lincoln, Mount Gambier and Berri. Applications for regional roles received after this date will be considered as there are vacancies matching your preferred locations. Regarding metropolitan vacancies for 2027, internal processes will occur first before vacancies for filling externally are identified meaning this can be later in the year. Applications will be held for consideration 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. Student
Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we
value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and
being.
Why join us You'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, with opportunities to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference for children, young people, educators and families. We provide an environment where you can keep growing and enhance your expertise through professional development and collaborative learning alongside supportive and skilled colleagues, both locally and across the state. We offer: •
Comprehensive induction processes and opportunities for
work-shadowing and mentoring with colleagues
About the role Key responsibilities of speech pathologists in local education office teams may include: •
Conduct and interpret comprehensive evaluations to identify
speech, language and communication needs
About you As well as being a motivated and passionate speech pathologist, you will have: •
Current driver's licence Essential: An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership to Speech Pathology Australia. Desirable: Current Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia with Certified Practicing 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 We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement AHP1:
$76,828 - $89,981 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) +
leave loading and applicable allowances. AHP2:
$94,997 - $110,052 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) +
leave loading and applicable allowances. In
addition, employees are eligible for salary sacrificing to buy a
car or a laptop (salary packaging), or to contribute to
superannuation. There is a possibility of financial support of an attraction and retention allowance of up to 20% of the relevant base salary and/or relocation support in country locations for the right candidate.
Enquiries To learn more about these exciting opportunities, please contact Barbara Lyndon, Principal Speech Pathologist, on Tel: (08) 8416 7333 or Email: [email protected]
Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit an application letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the key competencies for the role (found in the position descriptions linked below) and CV. Applicants also need to submit the Application Cover Sheet, Pre-Employment Declaration and Preference Sheet (all linked below). New and
soon to be graduates, as well as experienced speech pathologists,
are encouraged to apply. People of
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have
a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please
submit your application as soon as it is ready.
Additional note Multiple full-time and part-time positions available. These roles are based in both metro and country locations and to be filled at either the AHP1 or AHP2 classification level, determined by the skills, knowledge and experience of individual applicants and level of responsibility relevant to the position. The attached preference sheet is updated to reflect position availability – please revisit for updated locations. Applications will be considered when submitted, to match you to any existing and/or upcoming opportunities. This advertisement also serves as a Talent Pool. A register of recommended applicants will remain active for 12 months, during which time you may be offered employment as positions become available. For the right applicant, working with a regional team on an outreach basis from one of our offices in Adelaide or nearby regional office (Fly In Fly Out/Drive In Drive Out and Telepractice) can be explored.
Applications close: 28/02/2027 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PS Act.pdf - CURRENT - Position description - Speech Pathologist (AHP1) - August 2024.pdf - CURRENT - Position description - Speech Pathologist (AHP2) - July 2024.pdf - CURRENT - position description - Speech Pathologist (Anangu Lands Team) - Jan 2026.pdf - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf - Preference Sheet AHP1-2 Speech Pathologist SSS 22 September 2026.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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