Speech Pathologist

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging options

Flexible and supportive employment

Job summary

The Department of Education & Training, Victoria is seeking a Speech Pathologist for a part-time 0.4 FTE fixed-term role in the Student Support Services (SSS) Branch, Central Highlands Area, South Western Victoria Region. The contract runs to 17 December 2027 and aims to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve educational goals.

You will provide guidance to schools on complex cases, assist in developing adjustments over time, and build teacher capability through targeted

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to schools on complex cases and time-sensitive decisions.
• Help schools develop reasonable adjustments for students over time as part of ongoing student support planning.
• Build the capability of teachers through professional learning.

Skills

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Wellbeing assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Education

Speech Pathology degree (graduate/postgraduate)

Eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia

Working with Children Check

Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

Employment type: This is a part time 0.4 FTE, fixed term position until 17th Dec 2027

Why Student Support Services?

SSS is made up of a broad range of allied health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, occupational therapists and behavioural analysts. We work in multi-disciplinary teams across Victoria, partnering with schools to improve student access, participation, engagement and achievement.

About the role

This 0.4 FTE, fixed term position is located in the Student Support Services (SSS) Branch, Central Highlands Area, South Western Victoria Region. The fixed term contract will go until 17th Dec 2027.

In your role, you will help children and young people achieve their educational goals and overcome barriers.

• Providing support and advice to schools, including regarding complex cases and time sensitive decisions.
• Supporting schools to develop reasonable adjustments for students over time as part of ongoing student support planning.
• Building the capability of teachers through professional learning.

Why Allied Health Professionals Choose Education

• Make a lasting difference to children's learning, wellbeing and future success.
• Work in a preventative and early intervention model.
• Competitive salary, with salary packaging options
• Enjoy flexible and supportive employment conditions.
• Build capability in schools and create sustainable impact beyond individual interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Victoria.
• Access professional learning, statewide networks and career development opportunities.
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Program
• Access to fleet cars (subject to availability)
• Access to an extensive assessment resource library

The work you do every day can help students participate, engage and thrive in education. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your expertise contributes to meaningful and lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.

Key selection criteria

• Suitable experience in the initiation, development and implementation of programs, procedures and policies that foster resilience in children and young people and address their physical, social and emotional needs to support their educational needs.
• Capacity to provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team delivering a range of wellbeing support services to school students
• Highly developed capacity to assess, conceptualise and analyse more complex student wellbeing issues that translate to improving student support services
• Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people in the education community and beyond.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Victorian Public Sector Values

Qualifications

A graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology.

Other requirements

• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• A valid Working with Children Check.
• A current Australian Drivers' Licence.

Further Information

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. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Beth Sutton, Student Support Services Team Leader via Email [e-mail] or Phone [phone]. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday, 25 November 2025