Position Details
About the Department
The Department of Education is looking for skilled and driven Speech Pathologists to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) teams in supporting schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress to achieving their educational goals and development potential.
About the Division
If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential, and like working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team - then a role in the Student Support Services is the job for you.
SSS comprise a broad range of Allied Health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers.
Working in SSS is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life of children and young people, their families, schools, and communities. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a common goal, and you will be well supported to use your professional skills and knowledge to provide specialised support at the individual, group, school, and area level.
About the Role
As part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team, you will work to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing.
The work we do matters greatly, and there are few comparable opportunities to shape the life of children and young people for the better.
You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:
1. Flexible working arrangments
2. Professional development and learning opportunities
3. a competitive salary with salary progression
4. a range of salary packaging options
5. generous leave entitlements; including purchasing additional leave
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.
Qualifications and Experience
6. A graduate or post-graduate degree in Speech Pathology
7. eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
8. possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.
Further information
For more information regarding the Department's Allied Health Workforce and working in Regions visit the links below:
DET Allied Health Careers
Regional Careers (education.vic.gov.au)
Additional information about the Department's regional model is available via this link- Regions (education.vic.gov.au).
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills, personal qualities and capabilities that align with this role.
For more details regarding this position please see 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 and our .
Applications close Midnight on 1 May
Job details
Job Reference: VG/DE/SRS/ Location: Geelong Work Type: Ongoing - full time Job Function: Community Services Classification: AH3 Salary Range: $92, - $, Job Duration: N/A Date posted: 11-Apr- Application Close Date: 01-May- Attachments: (Word, KB)
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