Are you ready to write a new chapter in your story? The Department of Education is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to work in Chinchilla. Join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to supporting children and schools and make a lasting impact by helping students overcome barriers to learning and participation.

Collaborate with state schools to provide specialised speech-language therapy ensuring students can fully engage with their education. Enjoy access to a robust induction, ongoing professional development, and supportive supervision within an organisation that values work-life balance. Whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate, we invite you to apply and be part of rewarding and meaningful career.

Job details

About the Department:

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

The Western Downs town of Chinchilla is a welcome escape from fast-paced living. Known as Big Sky country, the area is rich with a pioneering history along with a vibrant arts and culture scene. National parks and freshwater lakes provide natural settings for camping and outdoor adventures. Enjoy the melon festival, camel races or opera at local community events!

• Apply your professional skills and knowledge in contemporary speech language pathology, as well as promote the importance of speech language communication skills as key areas underlying learning for all students.
• Collaborate with education teams within schools to deliver high quality speech language pathology services which address barriers to learning for students with speech language communication difficulties, using a whole of school approach as part of the educational program
• Report to the base school Principal for operational and administrative matters and to the Principal Advisor, Speech Language Pathology and the Senior Speech Language Pathologist (Supervisory) on all professional practice and clinical matters.

Benefits:

The Department of Education respects professionalism, embraces diversity and offers a balance between work and life commitments. You will be actively supported as an individual and will have access to a range of initiatives including:

• A supportive and flexible work environment;
• Dedicated supervision to assist with your professional support and ongoing development;
• An established network of SLPs who provide collegial support;
• A formal induction program;
• Access to professional development (including professional development allowance);
• All the required equipment provided to you including laptop and mobile phone, access to fleet vehicles and travel allowance;
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program - to support your wellbeing;
• Salary packaging available;
• QSuper Accumulation account opened on commencement for new employees - 5% standard contribution rate, with the department contributing 12.75% of your gross salary;
• 38hr work week for full-time staff members;
• Access to accumulated time off;
• Leave provisions – 4 weeks annual leave, 10 days sick leave, other leave provisions as required;
• No shift work;
• Locality allowance;
• Relocation expenses may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Other information about the opportunity:

• This role may require the use of a government vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. (Queensland 'C' class license).
• The incumbent is required to work across the service area associated with this base location.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 1-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• DSR638508_25T - Role Description (PDF, 242KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants