Job Description Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health Reference: 1441443 Selection Criteria Qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of communication development in children.Knowledge and understanding of language disorder in relation to students from non-English speaking backgrounds.Ability to provide consultancy speech pathology services for students, working closely with staff to manage individual students' language development needs.Demonstrated ability to liaise and work with other specialist staff, both in school and external support agencies.Preparedness to communicate progress to parents.Role Attendance is only required during school terms.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 Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.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.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.EEO AND OHS Commitment 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr