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Full-time or Part-time ¿ Negotiable for the right applicant
We are seeking an exceptional Speech Therapist (Speech Pathologist) to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Whether you¿re looking for a full-time or part-time position, we can accommodate your preferences.
In this role, you¿ll work alongside our Assistant Principal ¿ Head of Health and Wellbeing, collaborating with our Social Worker and Learning Specialists to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
About Us
Karwan Primary School is located at 455 Bethany Road, Tarneit. Getting here is stress-free:
25¿30 minutes against traffic from Melbourne¿s inner west
40 minutes from Geelong via freeway
35 minutes from the northern suburbs
A quick 15 minutes from Altona, Point Cook, Truganina, Tarneit, Eynesbury, or Lara
Our school community is welcoming and engaged. Students are respectful, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about their education. Families work closely with staff to ensure the best outcomes, and our Principal Class team is highly visible and approachable, fostering a genuine open-door culture.
Teachers at Karwan are collaborative, innovative, and committed to student success. They share ideas, support one another, and continually look for ways to improve. Our education support staff, including integration aides, are equally dedicated, providing tailored support that ensures every student feels valued and capable.
About the Role
As our Speech Therapist, you¿ll:
Work directly with students to assess and support speech, language, and communication development
Provide individual and small-group therapy and design intervention programs
Collaborate with teachers to embed communication strategies into classroom practice
Play a vital role in supporting students with disabilities and neurodivergence
Contribute to Disability Inclusion Profile meetings, writing reports that help secure resources and support
Work closely with families, providing guidance and strategies for home
Liaise with external professionals (psychologists, OTs, paediatricians) to deliver a holistic approach
This is an active, hands-on role where your work will directly shape student outcomes.
Why Join Us?
We value hard work, but we also believe in work-life balance. At Karwan, you¿ll be part of a community that supports professional excellence while recognising the importance of switching off and enjoying life outside of school.
What You¿ll Need
Bachelor¿s or Master¿s degree in Speech Pathology (or equivalent)
Full membership with Speech Pathology Australia
Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain before starting)
Interested?
If you¿re a passionate Speech Pathologist ready to make a lasting impact in a supportive, collaborative school, we¿d love to hear from you.
Contact our Assistant Principal, Christelle Haikal, at ***************@education.vic.gov.au ¿ She¿s always happy to chat and would love to show you around our school.
Selection Criteria
KSC 1. Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology, and experience and sound knowledge of speech pathology techniques including assessment and intervention for students with speech, language, communication and literacy needs in a school environment.
KSC 2. Understanding of, and experience working with students aged 5-12 with a variety of presentations or communication needs, including the ability to provide specialist advice on appropriate goals and teaching strategies for students. (specific examples e.g. ID/ASD)?
KSC 3. A knowledge of the use and application of a wide range of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and visual supports and a commitment to supporting their use throughout the school.
KSC 4. High level organisational, written and verbal communication skills, including completion of supporting documentation for Disability Inclusion (DI) Profiles.
KSC 5. Demonstrated ability to design, professional learning, preferably for teachers and other relevant professionals, in the area of language and communication.
Role
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
The Speech Pathologist will be responsible for:
Assessment and Funding Applications
Conduct assessments and prepare applications for individual student funding, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
Screening and Assessment
Screen and/or assess students presenting with language, literacy, pragmatic, fluency, and other communication difficulties.
Reporting
Complete diagnostic reports and assessment result documentation in line with school requirements.
Collaboration with Professionals
Liaise with allied health and medical professionals to ensure coordinated support for students.
Feedback and Communication
Provide verbal feedback to parents and both verbal and written assessment feedback to school staff, as appropriate.
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Design and deliver inclusive RTI speech therapy supports and interventions, implemented in collaboration with teachers, ES staff, and relevant professionals.
Understand and evaluate the impact of RTI on whole-school student learning.
Therapy and Intervention
Provide targeted intervention and therapy for individual students and small groups, as required.
Progress Documentation
Maintain accurate written progress notes in accordance with school requirements.
Consultation
Provide ongoing consultation with PSD coordinators, teachers, staff, parents, and other professionals regarding management strategies.
Resource Provision
Develop and share informational guidelines, strategies, and session exercises with staff and parents to support student progress.
Classroom Support
Advise teachers on strategies and modifications to classroom tasks to meet diverse student needs.
Team Meetings
Facilitate and participate in Student Support Group (SSG) meetings, as required.
Professional Standards
Participate in Speech Pathology Australia¿s Self-Regulation Program to maintain skilled standards.
Professional Learning
Regularly update and extend knowledge and skills through professional learning and development.
Other Duties
Undertake additional duties as directed by the Principal.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Conditions of Employment
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Program Benefits
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