At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess overseas-qualified speech pathologists and support regulatory programs.
- Company: Join Speech Pathology Australia, the national body for speech pathology professionals.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, professional development, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on the speech pathology profession and community.
- Qualifications: Experience in competency assessments and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
- Speech Pathology Australia – Melbourne VIC
- Speech Pathology Australia |Permanent part-time (0.8FTE) | Melbourne, Hybrid or Remote
About the role
Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is the national body representing more than 16,000 speech pathology professionals.
SPA promotes ethical, clinical and professional standards and advocates for Australians with communication and swallowing difficulties.
Speech Pathology Australia is seeking an experienced, solutions-focused Regulation Officer to support regulatory functions that maintain professional standards.
The role focuses on assessing overseas-qualified speech pathologists and supporting the Certification and Return to Practice programs.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will
- Undertake skills assessments for overseas-qualified speech pathologists.
- Support the Certification Program, including annual audits, and coordinate the Return to Practice Program.
- Respond to complex enquiries from applicants, members, stakeholders and the public.
- Support the preparation of professional reports and communications.
- Contribute to reviews of relevant guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Maintain timely and accurate records using the document management system.
- Represent Speech Pathology Australia at relevant external meetings and forums.
- Support university accreditation processes.
- Assist with the application of ethics procedures when managing complaints.
- Champion continuous improvement across regulatory processes and activities.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Experience undertaking competency-based assessments.
- Experience in mentoring and/or supervising students or staff.
- A minimum of five years’ professional experience.
- The ability to apply procedures consistently, objectively and with sound judgement.
- Strong initiative and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and in a culturally responsive way.
- Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, plain-English writing and proofreading skills.
- Alignment with the values, aspirations and strategic direction of Speech Pathology Australia.
The following would be highly regarded
- An academic or research background in speech pathology.
Why Join SPA?
Join a collaborative, values-driven organisation and contribute to regulatory programs that strengthen professional standards.
You will work across professional recognition, accreditation and ethics while engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
We offer
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid or remote options.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and continuous improvement.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Meaningful work that supports the speech pathology profession and community.
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Regulation Officer in Melbourne employer: Speech Pathology Australia
At Speech Pathology Australia, we pride ourselves on being a collaborative and values-driven organisation that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the speech pathology profession and the wider community. Our hybrid working arrangements, supportive workplace culture, and commitment to professional development ensure that our employees have the opportunity to grow and contribute to strategic projects that align with our mission of promoting evidence-based practice and inclusivity.
Contact Details:
Speech Pathology Australia Recruitment Team
