School-Based Speech Pathologist — Empower Student Communication

Department of Education Victoria; Melton; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Melton Secondary College, part of the Department of Education Victoria, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our Allied Team supporting student wellbeing and learning. The role emphasizes assessment, intervention and collaboration to support diverse learners within a secondary school setting.

You will work with staff, families and external professionals, delivering evidence-based strategies, developing individual plans, and maintaining confidential records while upholding child-safe practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill in assessing speech, language and communication needs in school-aged students.
• Experience providing a comprehensive speech pathology service within a secondary school setting.
• Ability to develop classroom adjustments, support plans and communication strategies including AAC.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, education support staff, allied health professionals, leadership, students and families.
• Capable of independently managing a caseload and maintaining confidential records; commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech, language and communication assessments using standardised and informal measures, classroom observation and consultation to identify student strengths, needs and appropriate supports.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based individual and small-group interventions with measurable goals aligned to student needs and classroom learning.
• Support students using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and develop strategies to promote communication across classroom environments.
• Build the capability of teachers and Education Support staff through consultation, coaching, modelling and professional learning.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, monitor student progress and effectively manage an allocated caseload according to student need and the school's tiered approach to support.
• Work collaboratively with students and families to explain assessment findings, establish goals and develop shared approaches to supporting communication needs.

Skills

Speech pathology

Assessment

Collaboration

AAC

Documentation

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Melton Secondary College, part of the Department of Education Victoria, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our Allied Team supporting student wellbeing and learning. The role emphasizes assessment, intervention and collaboration to support diverse learners within a secondary school setting.

You will work with staff, families and external professionals, delivering evidence-based strategies, developing individual plans, and maintaining confidential records while upholding child-safe practices.