Are you passionate about AAC?

Are you looking for something different to get your teeth into?

Do you enjoy a creative challenge?

Well here's the job for you!

Expressions of interest are being sought from speech pathologists interested in completing a special project for Rocky Bay on a part time limited term contract. You will be producing an information package for parents and teachers involved in supporting school aged children using Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices. The package will include evidence based information on how to best help children using AAC devices to optimise their communication and educational outcomes.

Applicants should have:

• Minimum of 3 years experience working with children using Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) including high tech devices
• Experience working in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to optimise AAC outcomes for clients in home, school and community settings
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience producing high quality written material for parents and education staff
• Excellent time management skills

The project may be completed over approximately 10 hours per week between April and December 2010. Although funding for the project is fixed, if you would prefer to increase the number of hours per week and complete the project earlier, we are happy to discuss this option with you. 

A job description, including selection criteria, is available from this website (see below). The Application for Employment form is also below.

If you would like more information about the project please feel free to contact Lisa Totten 9499 3640 or Sharon Ryder 9383 5157. Your expresssion of interest should be emailed to recruitment@rockybay.org.au. Please dont forget to complete the attached Application for Employment form.