The Department of Education is looking for a skilled and passionate Speech Pathologist or Social Worker, to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) team in the Inner East, within our multidisciplinary team of psychologists, speech pathologists and social workers. As part of an area-based Health Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce (HWIW) you will work collaboratively to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing and support schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress towards their educational goals and developmental potential. SSS achieve this through the provision of a range of assessments, strategies and specialized support at individual, group, and school levels.
This is an ongoing 1.0 FTE position within the Student Support Services Inner East Team.
The Inner East SSS Team is based in the Glen Waverley Regional Office .
As an AH 4 experienced Social Worker or Speech Pathologist you will also be required to *manage a varied caseload *Undertake the health and wellbeing key contact function *provide leadership to the SSS team, by contributing to professional supervision and clinical support of colleagues and university placement students *undertake project/portfolio work which contributes to continued improvement of SSS services within the area * assist the SSS team leader with a range of tasks that support continuity of service delivery.
You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:
* flexible working arrangements
* professional development and learning opportunities.
* embedded supervision framework.
* supportive team environment.
* a competitive salary with salary progression
* a range of salary packaging options
* generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave.
* access to fleet cars
* a laptop, phone and where required for the role an iPad
* access to an extensive assessment and therapy resource library
We know that the success of our State depends on the success of our people. If you are driven by a desire to contribute to the big picture, and the future success of our children and our State, then a career working in our SSS allied health workforce is for you.
Required:
* A current Australian driver's licence
* A current working with children check
* A graduate or post-graduate qualification in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or agraduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology and eligible for membership of the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see the attached position description.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
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For further information pertaining to the role, please contact, Georgina Gekas, Manager SSS on 0429 552 611 or georgina.gekas@education.vic.gov.au .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Friday July 25, 2025.