Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term – Full-time
Salary: Not specified
Grade: Education Support – Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne – Western suburbs
Reference: 1528130
Selection Criteria
* SC1: Demonstrated knowledge or ability to develop expertise in speech pathology within an educational setting, including conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and supporting students with speech, language, communication, and literacy needs.
* SC2: Capacity to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing speech pathology knowledge and working alongside disability inclusion team, educators, allied health staff and other professionals to support student learning and communication development.
* SC3: Strong organisational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records, monitor student progress, and contribute to Disability Inclusion Profiles and other relevant documentation, with a commitment to ongoing learning in these areas.
* SC4: Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‐solving skills, with a willingness to engage positively with students, families, and staff while continuing to build professional expertise in a school environment.
* SC5: Excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritise responsibilities.
Role
A Speech Pathologist will assist the education, development, participation, language and communication skills of all students through the provision of speech therapy services. The role involves advocating for the communication rights of children and young people and enabling students to access the curriculum at school. The Speech Pathologist operates in compliance with government legislation, guidelines, workplace safety regulations and child protection standards.
Responsibilities
* Deliver speech therapy services incorporating specialised techniques, advice, and evidence‐based intervention strategies.
* Address the communication and fine‐motor needs of students, organising delivery of staff professional learning and intervention support.
* Conduct speech and language assessments and prepare reports.
* Document recommendations in the record of specialist involvement form to support classroom staff.
* Liaise with the Disability Inclusion Team to implement recommendations.
* Deliver individual or group programs at various year levels to support student communication and interaction skills.
* Communicate with parents, guardians and external allied health professionals to support a holistic approach to student needs.
* Maintain up‐to‐date case notes on Compass and within the student file, ensuring documents are only distributed to relevant staff.
* Actively contribute to the Disability Inclusion Team.
* Recommend equipment or resource requirements for students to the Disability Inclusion Team.
* Undertake duties as directed by the Principal within the scope of the position.
* Maintain annual registration and undertake professional development as required.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position may apply.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Reasonable adjustments for staff with disability are provided.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with child safe standards.
Employment Conditions
Full‐time position (1.0 time fraction). Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:06 p.m. (negotiable). School holiday attendance may be required for up to 6 days across the year.
#J-18808-Ljbffr