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 (SLPs) 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 statewide 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 Teams, staying connected to your SLP team at a base site. You will also have opportunities to connect with your school psychologist and social work colleagues and to mentor less experienced SLPs in your team.
Period of Appointment
Ongoing - ASAP start date
Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
Hours per fortnight
76 hours per fortnight (part time hours may be negotiated)
Salary Range: $76,452 to $108,992 +11.5% superannuation
Starting salary may be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Career progression: eligible employees can apply for personal and/or competency progression to higher classifications. You may be eligible to apply for the AHP Level 2 Personal Progression Pathway in conjunction with your job application. If successful, you will commence employment at a classification of AHP Level 3 Year 2. Please contact Harmony Turnbull to discuss your intention to apply (see below for contact details).
Relocation assistance: Talk to us about how we can support your relocation to Tasmania.
Professional development: $1,000 per annum for external professional development activities. Multiple free internal professional development opportunities.
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.
- Opportunities to support the future workforce as a practice educator for students on placement and mentoring new graduate or early career members of your team.
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 annual recreation leave, paid parental leave and long service leave.
- 10 days per year (pro-rata) of non-attendance time (during school holidays and non-cumulative).
Tasmania is a truly remarkable place to work and live. Enjoy the benefits of the ideal work-life balance, surrounded by stunning nature with pristine beaches close by. Explore the many unique galleries, museums and festivals the island offers, and delight in the incredible produce and food culture. You can nominate your preference to be based in the North West (centred around Devonport or Burnie) or North (centred around Launceston) of the State.
Read a story about a new graduate who achieved her goal to have an adventure and start her career and continue to thrive as a valuable member of the DECYP Speech and Language Pathologist team.
We encourage you to speak to Harmony Turnbull, Clinical Education Lead Speech and Language Pathology, to discover more about the role, the team you would be joining and what DECYP can offer you: email harmony.turnbull@decyp.tas.gov.au or call 0456976478.
You can also visit our web site for further information about working with us.
Essential Requirements
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.
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).
- 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.
Desirable Requirements
- A current driver’s licence.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
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 in the Statement of Duties.
- Contact details for two referees are required to complete your application so make sure you have this information before applying.
All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, 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.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Harmony Turnbull
Title: Clinical Education Lead - Speech and Language Pathologist
Phone: 0456 976 478
Email: harmony.turnbull@decyp.tas.gov.au