Speak Out February 2018

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In 2018 we need to expand our team of Professional Standards Advisors to facilitate implementation of our new initiatives and to support the growth in our services. We are seeking an individual with a commitment to and experience with quality service provision, evidence-based practice, and competency based assessment. The successful incumbent will work as part of a team to deliver professional standards functions including: accreditation of university programs, assessment of overseas trained speech pathologists, the re-entry program and the development and review of practice documents. The successful person will need to be solution focused, have a passion for maintaining excellence in the profession and demonstrate the values of Speech Pathology Australia. The position is full-time and we are willing to consider part- time applications. The position is located in Melbourne and planned interstate travel will be required. For a copy of the position description please contact National Office on 03 9642 4899 or office@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au For enquiries regarding the role please contact Stacey Baldac, Senior Advisor Professional Standards, on sbaldac@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or 03 9642 4899. To apply for the position, please forward a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a copy of your CV and the contact details of two referees to sbaldac@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au by Friday 6 March 2018. Job opportunity Professional Standards Advisor

Call for tenders

A review of the Competency Based Occupational Standards for Speech Pathologists – Entry-Level

Speech Pathology Australia is seeking tender submissions from interested individuals/organisations to undertake a review of the Competency Based Occupational Standards (CBOS) for Speech Pathologists – Entry Level. CBOS details the minimum knowledge, skills and attributes required for graduate entry into the profession of speech pathology and is a core document that underpins professional standards functions and is pivotal to Speech Pathology Australia operations. The review of CBOS represents a significant body of work and therefore it is imperative that the review is undertaken utilising a robust design to ensure outcomes are met and the future speech pathology occupational standards are embraced and accepted by the profession and stakeholders. For a copy of the project brief please contact National Office on 03 9642 4899 or office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au For enquiries regarding the tender submission please contact Stacey Baldac, Senior Advisor Professional Standards, on sbaldac@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or 03 9642 4899. Tender submissions should be emailed to Gail Mulcair, CEO, at office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au no later than COB Friday 16 March 2018.

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