West Coast Language Development Centre (LDC) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated and motivated Speech and Language Officers (Speech Pathologists) for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise in Term 4, 2026 or during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Placements can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within Term 4, 2026 and the 2027 school year.

West Coast LDC is a specialist school that caters for a population of students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Suitable applicants will possess extensive knowledge in planning for the speech and language needs of students with DLD to support class and whole of school language initiatives. Suitable applicants need to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as have highly developed ability to work independently. Graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Find out more about our school by visiting West Coast Language Development Centre or Schools Online.

The Role

The Speech and Language Officer develops and supports the implementation of specialised language programs in classes for students with identified speech and language difficulties/impairments. Suitable applicants would ideally build the capacity of teachers and other staff members to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to maximise language learning outcomes for students. The centre is highly innovative and utilises and drives research into what works best for students with DLD. Staff are highly collaborative with many involved in the development of innovative programs.

Speech and Language Officers would work as part of the early intensive student program, which caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 2. The centre is situated across four sites in Padbury, Hamersley, Heathridge and Quinns Rocks. Speech and Language Officers may be located at any site and may move across sites over time.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Leah Ash, Associate Principal on (08) 9407 3050 or leah.ash@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Leah Ash at leah.ash@education.wa.edu.au.  

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

(1). Demonstrated ability to provide specialised speech and language services and support to students with speech and language impairments and knowledge of the latest trends and research in speech and language development.
(3). Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor and review speech and language programs.
(4). Well-developed interpersonal skills which demonstrate an ability to function in a self directed way, and as a member of an inter-disciplinary team in an educational and/or community setting.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1063972

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 October 2026