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Expressions of interest: Accreditation Assessor

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from individuals with knowledge of and or experience in professional standards accreditation to be appointed to a team of assessors who will conduct university course accreditation in Australia. The profession of speech pathology in Australia is a self- regulating profession and as such, SPA, as the peak professional body, has responsibility for the accreditation of university courses in Australia that offer entry-to-practice degrees in speech pathology (at either Bachelor of Master degree level). SPA is implementing revised course accreditation processes in 2019. Accreditation Assessors have an important role in ensuring the maintenance of professional standards to ensure that those entering professional practice reach the Competency-Based Occupational Standards (CBOS) for Speech Pathologists - Entry Level (2011), and to monitor the quality of university courses. The primary tasks of an Accreditation Assessor are to work as a member of a team to: • Review applications for accreditation of university courses against accreditation standards • Prepare for and attend site visits • Document accreditation reports and recommendations for the SPA Board of Directors • Review annual reports from universities in relation to accreditation recommendations Time and reimbursement It is estimated that Accreditation Assessors will undertake approximately two course accreditations each year. An honorarium will be paid to assessors. For enquiries regarding the role please contact Stacey Baldac, Senior Advisor Professional Standards on sbaldac@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or 03 9642 4899 Please refer to the website for a copy of the position description An Expression of Interest should include a cover letter highlighting your suitability to the role and a three to five page resume documenting relevant professional experience. EOIs are to be submitted to: sbaldac@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au by 7 May 2018.

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