Tamworth Regional Council

Early Childhood Literacy Officer/Speech Pathologist

Early Childhood Literacy Officer/Speech Pathologist

Location: Tamworth NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Exciting Role Promoting Literacy for Young Children
• Develop and Implement Education Programs
• Support and train staff to run high-quality literacy sessions

COULD THIS BE YOU?

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Literacy Officer who is dedicated to the education, growth, and development of young children in our community. In this impactful role, you’ll help embed the Early Childhood Literacy Framework by developing and delivering engaging programs that promote literacy—particularly for children from hard-to-reach or underserved groups. You'll work closely with parents and guardians, offering expert advice to support early language and literacy development at home, and you'll train library staff to present high-quality, evidence-based literacy programs. If you’re a speech pathologist who values early intervention and believes in the lifelong impact of strong foundational language skills, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference.

The Early Childhood Literacy Officer is responsible for:

• Implementing the Early Childhood Literacy Framework
• Develop and present education programs that promote literacy for young children, particularly those from hard to reach groups
• Provide literacy advice to parents of young children
• Facilitate the operational aspects of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library including enrolments (an initiative on behalf of Council)
• Train branch library staff to present quality early childhood literacy programs

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
• Bachelor of Human Science/Speech Pathology
  
• Working With Children’s Check (WWCC) clearance
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Childhood Literacy Framework
• Experience working in a library or early childhood teaching environment
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• The ability to develop and implement new programs
• A current driver licence

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kay Delahunt, Manager - Learning Communities, on 0428 417 546.

Salary range: Grade 13 - $77,339.08 - $83,694.43 per annum plus superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 13 June 2025.

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Tamworth Regional Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. Applicants should be aware that where relevant, Council may carry out working with children, police records and referee checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and our screening processes, click the link below.

https://shorturl.at/npAF6

This position has been identified as ‘child related employment’ under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998. Relevant Working With Children Checks and criminal record checks will be conducted to ensure the suitability of recommended applicants. It is an offence under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 for a prohibited person to be employed in this position. A prohibited person is someone who has been convicted of a serious sex offence. Incumbents to this position will be required to make a disclosure as to whether they are or are not a prohibited person.