Practice Educator (Speech Pathologist) Paediatric Speech and Language
Job No.: 567406
Work type: Casual
La Trobe Communication Clinic is a teaching, learning and research clinic that
provides speech pathology services to the community on the University campus
at Bundoora. The clinic is student-led providing progressive scaffolding of
student skills in speech pathology from novice to entry level students,
interlinking with academic subjects, and enabling students to confidently
attend external placements.
Clinicians will work with groups of 6 students and 3 clients in a placement
block. Clinicians will work in a highly supportive and structured program that
will provide high quality speech pathology services to preschool children
presenting with speech and language delay/disorder within a community health
setting. The clinic provides high quality clinical education for undergraduate
and/or postgraduate speech pathology students. Orientation to the LCC and the
student program will be provided prior to the commencement of placement.
These positions are casual with generous hours allocated. See below for the
different placement dates. Clinicians will be required to attend the LCC
(Bundoora) weekly on the specified clinic day and support students'
preparation for clinic remotely between sessions.
Duties :
Providing quality clinical services to preschool children with speech and
language delay/disorders in accordance with ‘best practice' guidelines as
outlined by Speech Pathology Australia.
Providing clinical teaching and supervision to students enrolled in the
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) and Master of Speech Pathology
courses.
Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on students' development of clinical
skills and knowledge.
Identifying students who would benefit from additional assistance during
clinical sessions, acting as a mentor to maximise student progression in
skills and knowledge.
Developing an understanding of the policies and procedures of the
University related to the La Trobe Communication Clinic. This includes
working within relevant policy, procedural and planning frameworks
including:
Following the guidelines for supervision as outlined in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) Practice Education Handbook and Master of Speech Pathology Practice Education Handbook
Participating in relevant Discipline of Speech Pathology and LCC planning and review processes
Participating in continuous quality improvement processes
Adhering to relevant funding agencies' implementation and reporting requirements
Performing allocated administrative functions effectively and efficiently.
Facilitating research opportunities for students and staff where
appropriate.
Undertaking other duties commensurate with the classification and scope of
the position as required.
Skills/Experience:
A recognised qualification in speech pathology, ideally with additional
relevant post graduate qualifications (in order to meet TEQSA Higher
Education Framework Standards) or extensive relevant experience, or an
equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or
experience.
Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Clinical experience working with children presenting with speech and
language delay/disorder
Experience in, and demonstrated commitment to, quality student education.
High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet
deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no
supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work
collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
A commitment to ongoing professional development in the area of child
speech and language disorders and practice education.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to
interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Hours :
Master of Speech Pathology
Novice level placement
Student expectations and responsibilities increase in line with attaining
competency.
Required availability: 1 day/week (7 hours) on-site + remote work
(approx. 3.5 hours/week)
Duration – 9 weeks
Must be available: Tuesday or Thursday July to September (Block 1) or
September to November (Block 2)
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Intermediate level placement
Student expectations and responsibilities increase in line with attaining
competency.
Required availability: 1 day/week (7 hours) on-site + remote work
(approx. 3.5 hours/week)
Duration – 11 weeks
Must be available: Wednesday or Friday August to October (Semester 2)
Rate of Pay: $80.40 per hour
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 16th June 2024
Position Enquiries: Malisa Urbano, Acting LCC Coordinator,
Via Email [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
Via email [email protected]
Position Description below:
PD - LCC Paed Casual .pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this
position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following
documents:
Cover letter and
An up-to-date resume
Please scroll down to apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive
workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and
encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application
and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as
accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be
offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children
Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid
Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
