AHP2 Speech Pathologist, Flexible Services

Department for Education
Job reference: 853642
Location: 5042 - ST MARYS
Job status: Short 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 delivers high quality and culturally responsive services in partnership with schools and preschools to assist them in meeting the needs of all children.

The Flexible Services Response Team, as part of Student Support Services, is committed to providing a range of flexible service delivery approaches including FIFO, Tele Practice, External Provider Program and cross office support.

This position is responsible for speech pathology assessment and intervention services to students and children through a hybrid approach that combines FIFO and remote technology as a mode of delivery. Telepractice facilitates access to service for children and students who may have geographical, physical, or other limitations in receiving in-person support.

As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the speech pathologist will work closely with the Senior Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-based speech, language and communication interventions within this tele­practice mode of delivery. The speech pathologists work under the direct professional guidance and support of the senior speech pathologist.

Qualifications

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

AHP2 $94,997 - $110,052 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Mathew Head, Senior Speech Pathologist, via tel: 0417 837 *** or email: ***********@sa.gov.au

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

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

Additional note

Multiple part time contracts of varying length available, please contact to discuss your options.

Applications close: 24/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position Description - AH2 Speech Pathologist, Flexible Services.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.