Classification: Health Professional Level 2
Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 plus superannuation
Position No: 59371
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 July 2026
Contact Officer: Katherine Francis on [email protected] or (02) 6205 2323
Details: Are you an early career Speech Pathologist with a passion for child development, neurodiversity-affirming practice, early intervention and assessment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Speech Pathology team within the Child Development Service, where you will have the chance to develop your clinical expertise, build leadership skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with experienced health professionals to develop and deliver health promotion initiatives, group programs and direct services for children with developmental delay and their families. You will be supported within a welcoming, social and highly collaborative environment that values learning, innovation and professional growth.
The Child Development Service provides strong individual supervision from experienced Speech Pathologists, alongside access to peer support and a broader community of practice. You will have opportunities to contribute to the development of innovative service delivery models for early intervention across the ACT and apply your skills in working with infants, young children and their families.
The role also offers the opportunity to supervise Speech Pathology students, with mentoring and support provided to help you build your supervision capabilities. Ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported, ensuring you continue to expand your knowledge and skills throughout your career.
If you are looking to develop your career in a supportive team environment that values collaboration, continuous learning and family-centred care, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your practice while helping shape the future of early intervention services. Flexible working arrangements are available, including some flexibility in working hours.
Join us and be part of a team committed to improving outcomes for children and families through evidence-based, compassionate and inclusive care.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
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Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
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Current Australian Driver’s license Class C is essential
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
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As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 20 May 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to address the Professional / Technical Skills/Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities sections of the Position Description (maximum 400 words per criteria) and provide a current curriculum vitae along with the names of two referees.
Applicants may be requested to provide Referee Reports later.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 20 May 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
