Clinical Educator in Speech Pathology

About the position

This position has been developed in partnership with Croxton Special School to provide a Speech Pathology service onsite for CSS students. Additionally, the role is enhanced with the responsibility of supervising La Trobe University Speech Pathology students’ practice education experiences. The person in this role will also spend some time on the Bundoora campus, to ensure professional currency and connection to the discipline.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Liaising with the Principal and senior staff at Croxton Special School to determine the optimum timing for the delivery of Speech Pathology services, in parallel with student practice education opportunities.
• Delivery of a Speech Pathology service in conjunction with other health disciplines at Croxton Special School.
• Ensuring practice education experiences enable students to demonstrate the attainment of clinical skills and professional competencies in line with the learning outcomes of practice education subjects.
• Assessing student performance and providing students with constructive and timely feedback on their development and attainment of professional competencies.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A Speech Pathology degree and clinical and professional experience recognised by the University and the profession as appropriate for the position.
• Knowledge of contemporary and evidence-informed clinical practice in the discipline.
• Proven ability to provide effective clinical supervision of students, including an ability to adapt teaching styles to meet diverse learning needs.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching clinical skills.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 12 th May 2024

Position Enquiries: Shane Erickson, Speech Pathology Discipline Lead and Senior Lecturer

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Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,

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Position Description below:

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;
• An up to date resume and
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

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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 .