Role
The Speech Pathologist will ensure that Speech Therapy services are delivered using a collaborative model within the educational framework. The Speech Pathologist will work in partnership with and under management of the Allied Health Leader to support the school community to realise the strategic vision for improving student¿s communication skills across the whole school.
Key Responsibilities of the Speech Pathologist include:
1. Providing guidance, professional supervision and mentoring to the speech pathology team.
2. Incorporating school policies and procedures into planning of therapy services.
3. Manage the Speech Pathology Budget and the ordering and distribution of student resources.
4. Update, revise and share all recommendation and prescriptions of AAC.
5. Active management of specific caseload of students with complex communication needs.
6. Active support of the PSD application process.
7. Coordinate student placements, supervise and educate Speech Pathology Students.
8. Support the recruitment process for the speech pathology team
Responsibilities
In addition to the above, the successful applicant will also:
Comprehensively assess students¿ needs from developmental, communication and social skills perspectives.
Design and implement goal focused speech therapy programs for students in classrooms, individual and group settings.
Recommend appropriate AAC according to students needs and educate classroom teams on implementation of student specific communication strategies.
Liaise with parents, care givers and external service providers on the appropriate use of prescribed AAC and communication strategies.
Liaise with external health professionals involved with the care of each child as necessary.
Report to parents and care givers on students¿ progress in line with the schools reporting procedures.
Write appropriate reports for the Program for Students with Disabilities funding applications and reviews as required.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the occupational therapists, physiotherapists, music therapist, the wellbeing team and classroom teachers on improving students¿ engagement and outcomes.
Prescribe and purchase equipment for the school and ensure that the school equipment is well maintained and safe for use.
Conduct oneself in line with all school and departmental policies and procedures, as well as those outlined by the Speech Pathology Board of Australia
Who May Apply
Approved qualifications in Speech Pathology that are acceptable for membership to AHPRA, Including a University degree.
The successful applicant must hold a current employee working with children¿s check
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value 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 roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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:
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:
Other Information
9. Start is flexible between 7th¿October 2024 and 28th January 2025.
10. There is some potential for a flexible time fraction.
Conditions of Employment
11. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
12. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
13. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
14. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at