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Speech-language pathologists

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Our speech-language pathologists support students with speech-language communication difficulties to participate in learning.

You will enable students to:

  • communicate effectively at school
  • understand and use language for thinking, discussing, reading, writing and learning
  • develop literacy and numeracy
  • manage social interactions
  • develop their speech sound system
  • have a healthy voice
  • eat and drink safely at school.

You will also play a key role in supporting and developing the capability of teachers and other school staff to:

  • embed Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)​ into the classroom and school activities
  • address barriers to learning that arise from language
  • deliver programs
  • plan curriculum delivery that meets the needs of all learners. 

Speech-language pathologists provide services to a number of schools. Most of the time, speech-language pathologists are based in a school with other health professionals. You will receive professional supervision from a speech-language pathologist.

More information about the role

Qualifications required​​

You will need:

  • a current working with children blue card
  • eligibility for certified practising speech pathologist (or provisional certified practising speech pathologist) membership of Speech Pathology Australia​

Enquiries

Contact us about speech-language pathology roles via slpjobs@qed.qld.gov.au​.

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Last updated 10 January 2023