We are seeking to establish a pool of Speech and Language Officer’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
South East Language Development Centre and Outreach Service offers a specialised program for students with an identified Developmental Language Disorder. In 2015 it became an Independent Public School. The school has cohort of students and the Outreach Service works with other mainstream schools across the state. The Language Centre is staffed by a team of educators who continue to update their skills through an ongoing series of relevant professional learning opportunities.
The Centre has on staff Speech Pathologists who work with parents and teachers in assessing, evaluating and planning appropriate programs for the students. We are an early childhood, special education setting requiring the staff to display extensive experience, expertise and knowledge in the area of Developmental Language Disorder and its impact on student learning and social emotional wellbeing.
We are located over three campuses where we share facilities with local primary schools enabling children from the Language Centre to integrate with the primary school children for play, sporting events, assemblies and other activities. Our campuses are co-located at Cloverdale (Belmay PS), Maddington (East Maddington PS) and Armadale (Kingsley PS).
Find out more about our school by visiting southeastldc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants will develop and support the implementation of specialised language and literacy programs for students with identified speech, language and literacy difficulties or impairments. This role involves providing specialised speech and language services and support, and assessing, monitoring and reviewing students’ speech and language and literacy development. A core part of the role involves assessing, monitoring and reviewing students’ language and literacy development, and maintaining accurate records and reports. Knowledge and experience in administering and analysing specific school based and standardised oral language assessments and making the appropriate learning adjustments to developing individual education plans will be highly regarded.
Suitable applicants will work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement educational programs and provide specialist advice to teachers, education assistants and families. The ideal candidate should thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment while also demonstrating strong time management skills and the ability to work independently with initiative and professional autonomy.
You should communicate student progress clearly and effectively, ensuring strong partnerships between school and home. Team work is highly regarded across a multi-campus school, as is collaboration with and support of teaching staff. Staff, should have the ability to use a range of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across the curriculum to meet the learning needs of students with speech and language difficulties.
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 Veronica O'Neil, Principal, on (08) 9473 9600 or emailing Veronica.ONeil@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and evaluate language impaired students’ progress both individually and in the context of language/literacy programs.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor and review speech and language programs.
- 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.
- Demonstrated well-developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports.
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/SS1029285
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 27 February 2026
