This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Are you a Speech and Language Pathologist considering the next step in your career?
Are you passionate about helping children and young people communicate and supporting their teachers and families?
Speech and Language Pathologists working with the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) play a key role supporting students’ communication and learning in Tasmanian schools.
About the role
You will work as part of an innovative and collaborative state-wide professional support staff team. Using your clinical skills, you will assess and provide support to students individually or in groups. Working closely with families, teachers and other support services, you will help students participate at school and achieve the best outcomes.
The team
You will be welcomed into a highly supportive, team-based environment. You will be a member of your schools’ multidisciplinary Student Wellbeing and Support Team. You will stay connected to your speech and language pathology team via regular meetings. You will also have opportunities to connect with your school psychologist and social work colleagues.
Period of Appointment: Permanent – ASAP start date
Hours per fortnight: 76 hours (part time hours may be negotiated)
Salary Range: $76,452 to $108,992 per annum (pro rata) +11.5% superannuation
Starting salary may be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Relocation Assistance: Support for travel, relocation and initial accommodation costs may be considered.
Professional Development: $1,000 per annum (pro rata) for professional development expenses. An employee may accumulate unspent funds from the preceding 5 years.
Career Progression: Eligible employees have access to personal and/or competency progression to higher classifications upon successful application.
AHP Level 2 Personal Progression Pathway: Applicants may also be eligible to apply for the AHP Level 2 Personal Progression Pathway. Successful applicants will commence employment at a classification of AHP Level 3 Year 2. Please contact Linda Williams (see below) to discuss your intention to apply.
What we offer
DECYP will support your career and professional development, offering you:
- Opportunity to work with children and young people with a diverse range of communication and swallowing needs and/or to specialise in early intervention or complex communication needs.
- Supervision, clinical support and mentoring tailored to your needs.
- Flexibility to manage service delivery and pursue specific areas of interest and skill development.
- A central team base to help you stay connected with your team.
- Access to a wide range of assessment tools and therapeutic resources.
- A wide range of professional learning opportunities including regular discipline specific and interprofessional conferences.
- Opportunity for involvement in educating our future workforce and research with the University of Tasmania and other tertiary institutions.
Additional benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements with time for non-clinical duties during work hours
- Generous leave entitlements including: 3 Christmas leave stand down days in addition to 20 days annual recreation leave (pro-rata), paid parental leave and long service leave
- 10 days per year (pro-rata) of non-attendance time (during school holidays and non-cumulative)
- DECYP laptop
- Novated leasing
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We encourage you to speak to Linda Williams, Senior Speech and Language Pathologist, to discover more about the role, the team you would be joining and what DECYP can offer you. Contact Linda by email linda.williams@decyp.tas.gov.au or call 0419 625 518.
You can also visit our web site for further information about working with us.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and is a full member of Speech Pathology Australia or is eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).
The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
Desirable Requirements
- A current driver's licence.
Download the Statement of Duties and Application Guide
Download the Statement of Duties and a guide to assist with your application:
Statement of Duties
Information for Applicants (PDF)
How to apply
To apply online please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen and complete the online application form.
When completing the online application, please upload a document with answers to the following questions, with reference to the selection criteria and statement of duties:
- Outline a situation that demonstrates your professional skills and knowledge in providing comprehensive and evidence-based speech and language pathology services for children and/or young people (maximum 500 words).
- Describe a scenario where you have successfully worked collaboratively across disciplines and/or agencies highlighting how you overcame any challenges to achieve positive outcomes for children and/or young people (maximum 500 words).
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. You only need to provide a document with answers to the two questions and a copy of your current resume.
- Contact details for two referees are required to complete your application, so make sure you have this information before applying.
For more information please contact:
Name: Linda Williams
Title: Senior Speech and Language Pathologist - Professional Support (Southern Region)
Phone: 0419 625 518
Email: linda.williams@decyp.tas.gov.au
Should you have any difficulties with your online application, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.