AHP2 - First Nations Children's Centres — Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist

Department for Education
Job reference: 861600
Location: 5690 - CEDUNA
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will 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 roles

Children’s Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting (children’s centres) provide a network of integrated health, family support and education service hubs for families with babies and young children across South Australia. 

Children’s centres occupational therapists and speech pathologists provide a range of discipline-informed group and individual services for children, families and colleagues that promote children’s healthy development and support parenting through both universal and targeted service provision.

The occupational therapist / speech pathologist provide evidence-based services drawing upon key frameworks including attachment theory, trauma informed practice, cultural responsiveness, and use a strengths-based approach. Speech pathologists/occupational therapists are members of interdisciplinary teams working in partnership with families, government and non-government sector colleagues across community, home and learning environments.

This role is based in a Children's Centre/Child and Family Centre which services its community with a focus on supporting First Nations families with young children to give their children the best possible start in life.

Qualifications

AHP2 - First Nations Children's Centres — Occupational Therapist

Essential: Current and full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Desirable: Nil

AHP2 - First Nation’s Children’s Centres - Speech Pathologist

Essential: An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

Desirable: Current practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia with Certified Practising 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 Risks of 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 attached Position Description.

Remuneration

AHP2 $94,997 - $ $110,052 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Alice O'Connell-Debais, Senior Occupational Therapist, via mob: 0437 919 818 or email: alice.oconnell-debais@sa.gov.au

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

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 attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional note

An opportunity exists at Ngura Yadurirn Children and Family Centre, Ceduna for either a Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist.

Based within a Children’s Centre/Child and Family Centre, this role supports the local community, with a particular focus on partnering with First Nations families with young children to support positive early childhood outcomes and give children the best possible start in life.

This is a full-time contract position (1.0 FTE) for an initial 12-month term.

Applications close: 28/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- CURRENT - position description - Children's Centres- First Nations Speech Pathologist - AHP2 - April 2026 1.pdf
- CURRENT - position description - First Nations Children's Centres - Occupational Therapist - AHP.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.