Why Work With Us
At the Department for Education, we believe every child and young person deserves a great education. Our strategy aims to unlock each child's potential, building a world-leading public education system that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together, we strive to make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the Role
Are you a speech pathologist looking for a change? Have you recently graduated? Are you seeking travel and excitement, and have a passion to make a difference? Do you like to work with children, want to explore the outback with an amazing team or improve your experience working with Aboriginal families? If this is you then we have the role for you. There are incentives such as relocation assistance, up to 20% loading and/or government housing if you wish to relocate to Whyalla or Port Augusta. Full-time and part-time options can be negotiated and there is the possibility to be based in the city working in a negotiated fly in/fly out arrangement. Take a chance and make the change.

The Speech Pathologist is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and works with children and young people with speech, language and/or communication needs and their families. The Speech Pathologist works closely with the Senior Speech Pathologists, speech pathology colleagues, preschool and school staff, and families to develop evidence-based speech, language and communication interventions that include proactive, targeted and intensive strategies that can be adapted for learning and home contexts. This position works under the direct professional support of the Senior Speech Pathologist.

Student Support Services are on a cultural responsive journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.

Living in Whyalla/Port Augusta

Whyalla offers a family friendly coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, friendly dolphins, a relaxed atmosphere, and a thriving local community. Enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, snorkelling, and exploring natural wonders such as the annual cuttlefish migration. The city combines affordable living with a strong sense of community and cultural events.

Port Augusta, known as the gateway to the Flinders Ranges, provides stunning landscapes and numerous outdoor adventures. Experience the charm of the outback with easy access to hiking, camping and exploring unique geological features.

Port Augusta boasts a lower cost of living, a welcoming community, and a relaxed pace of life.

Both Locations offer a short commute, a supportive community, and a chance to enjoy a high quality of life with a strong focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications
Essential: An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership to Speech Pathology Australia
Desirable: Current practicing membership with Speech Pathology Australia with Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status

Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN-EC (Responding to Risk Harm,Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the Position Description.

Remuneration:
AHP1 - $71,217 - $86,938 p.a + 12% superannuation
AHP2 - $91,785 - $106,330 p.a + 12% superannuation he region
A 20% Attraction Allowance may be available for candidates who are willing to relocate to the region for a defined period.

Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Anya Beck, Senior Speech Pathologist, via tel: (08) 8648 8758 or email: [email protected]

Application Instructions
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

For information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number: 696114.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover, Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the position description.

Additional note
Applicants only interested in the Whyalla/Port Augusta roles, do not need to also apply for Job ID 643017 on the IWorkForSA website. Applicants who wish to explore opportunities across a wider range of local education offices may consider applying for Job ID 643017. Please select the process that bests suits your preferences. Applicants who have already applied to Job ID 643017 and wish to be considered for a role with the Port Augusta/Whyalla team should ensure their location preferences includes this option and do not need to also apply for this advert.

Initially for 12 months with the potential to be made ongoing.
Multiple vacancies available.

Classification level to be determined by the skills, knowledge and experience of the individual applicants and level of responsibility relevant to the position.

Applications Close 13/10/25 11-30pm

We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability.