Speech and Language Officer Job

We are seeking to establish a pool of Speech and Language Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and until the end of Term 1, 2026.

About the Role

This role is an opportunity for you to be considered for speech pathology roles (‘Speech and Language Officer’ roles) within the North Metropolitan Speech Pathologist in Schools Pilot Program and Trials. While supported through the North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre (NEMLDC), suitable applicants will be placed in north metropolitan public schools.

The Pilot Program/Trials

Through this pilot/trials, speech pathologists (SPs) are employed to work in Department of Education schools in the North Metropolitan region. SPs work onsite at their school(s) during the term, and work from the NEMLDC over the school holidays.

The Role

SPs work within the Response to Intervention model, focusing their attention on tier 1 (whole class) and tier 2 (small group) services through capacity building of teachers, education assistants and parents. Speech pathologists may provide some tier 3 (individual) services, however these are irregular and typically short term or consultative in nature.

The Role is Great for a Healthy Work Life Balance

The role is great for a healthy work life balance, with SPs typically providing an average minimum of 270 minutes (e.g. 6x 45mins) per week of targeted services during the school terms. These targeted services include: tier 1, 2 & 3 support and intervention; assessment and data analysis; upskilling of and liaison with staff, families and relevant stakeholders (including reporting); resource provision for staff and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide speech pathology services to students in Department of Education schools in the North Metropolitan region


• Foster partnerships with teachers, education assistants and parents through capacity building programs


• Develop and implement individualised plans for students with communication disorders


• Maintain accurate records of student progress and data analysis

Closing Date

The application deadline is 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 10 April 2026.