About us

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.

About the Role

As a Senior Speech and Language Pathologist you will lead a speech and language pathology team to provide professional advice and services which support students and families including building the capacity of school communities to improve students’ access, participation, and achievement. In a typical week, you’ll spend approximately half your time on leadership responsibilities, with the remaining time dedicated to clinical practice.

As part of your role, you will:

• Lead a team of speech and language pathologists, providing professional advice and clinical services to support students and families.
• Diagnose and report on communication and swallowing disorders, organise and implement treatment for children from birth right through to end of year 12.
• Provide leadership on matters such as complex clinical cases, professional learning, recruitment, service allocation and inter-agency liaison.

You will be welcomed into a highly supportive and team-based environment, having regular in person meetings with your team and peers.

About You & Essential Requirements

• You are an experienced Speech and Language Pathologist who has, or is interested in developing your leadership skills further,
• You are passionate about Children and Young People and enjoy working on a diverse range of clinical needs from communications, swallowing, early intervention or complex communications needs.
• You are Accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and is a full member of Speech Pathology Australia or you are eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• You have high level skills of self-direction, initiative and flexibility and have the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary support team,
• It is desirable that you hold a Diver Licence
• You hold or are willing to obtain a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

What We’re Offering

• This role is offered at 0.8 FTE, but we are flexible, whether you’re looking for fewer or more hours, we’d love to hear what works for you!
• Generous leave entitlements including: 3 Christmas leave stand down days in addition to 20 days of annual leave (pro-rata), paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.
• 10 days per year (pro-rata) of non-attendance time (during school holidays).
• $1,000 per annum for professional development expenses and eligibility to apply for paid study leave. Access to a wide range of professional learning opportunities including regular discipline specific and interprofessional conferences.
• Flexible working arrangements with time for non-clinical duties during work hours.
• Opportunities to play a role in shaping the future of speech pathology through collaboration with the University of Tasmania and other tertiary institutions.

For more information about qualifications and eligibility requirements, please refer to the Statement of duties.

Conditions of Employment

• Hours per fortnight: 60.8 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE), options for fewer or more hours are on the table.
• Salary: $124,861 - $132,050 + 12% superannuation for a full time equivalent. Salary will be pro-rata accordingly.
  Starting salary may be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Award/Agreement: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement
• Classification: Level 4
• Location: head office located in Launceston, with travels to various schools across the region.

Relocation assistance: Talk to us about how we can support your relocation to Tasmania, including possible payment or reimbursement of expenses. 

Please note: Other permanent and fixed-term full-time and part time vacancies that may arise in the future may also be filled from this process. 

If you want to learn more about this great opportunity, please contact Danielle Le Rossignol, Statewide Manager - Professional Support.
Phone: 03 6777 2440
Email: danielle.le.rossignol@decyp.tas.gov.au

How to Apply

To be considered, submit your updated resume and a one-to-two-page short form application outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duty. Tell us why you’re excited about this role and how you’ll contribute to the future of children in Tasmania.

Statement of Duties and information for applicants to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

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.