Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing Inclusion Programs and Services

• Client Services

Job title Inclusion Advisor Speech Pathologist Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $68,904 - $87,700 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 39262 RTF 329185 Closing 24/09/2025
Contact officer Julian Tydd, Assistant Director Client Services on 0499 848 246 or julian.tydd@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=329185

FURTHER INFORMATION

The selected applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain. Corporate-based
conditions apply to this position. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by 4x4 vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft and
include overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days. Four-wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of
Education.
Approved: January 2024 Amanda Hubber, Senior Director Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services
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Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing Inclusion Programs and Services

• Client Services

Job title Inclusion Advisor Speech Pathologist Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 39262 RTF 329185 Closing 24/09/2025
Contact officer Julian Tydd, Assistant Director Client Services on 0499 848 246 or julian.tydd@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=329185

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Deliver speech pathology services within and across regional teams under the supervision of more experienced or senior speech
   pathologists.
2. Work with schools to support student, student groups, whole class and whole school approaches through environmental speech
   pathology assessment and staff capacity building, under the supervision of a more experienced or senior speech pathologist.
3. Participate in the delivery of evidence based Professional Learning sessions provided by SWIPS multidisciplinary teams and in
   response to Requests for Service.
4. Ensure adherence to the legislations, policy frameworks, guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the
   department databases.
5. Participate in continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local level to ensure delivery of contemporary
   speech pathology services.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Deliver speech pathology services within and across regional teams and supporting the coordination of allocation of speech pathology
   services.
2. Collaborate with Professional Practice Leaders and work across multidisciplinary teams to inform practice standards, facilitate place-
   based decision making and ensure cohesive and place-based service delivery. This includes participating in the assessment of service
   requests from intake through to allocation and service delivery planning for schools.
3. Support student, student groups, whole class and whole school approaches through environmental speech pathology assessments
   and staff capacity building to develop speech, language and communication competencies.
4. Support the delivery of evidence based Professional Learning sessions provided by SWIPS multidisciplinary teams and in response to
   Requests for Service.
5. Ensure adherence to the legislations, policy frameworks, guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the
   department databases.
6. Consult with schools and families to evaluate student functioning and impacting issues to facilitate access and participation in order
   to maximise educational outcomes for students.