Speech Pathologist

Department of Education Victoria; Sale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Sale is seeking a suitably qualified speech pathologist to support students with diverse communication needs. You will assess, plan and deliver evidence-based interventions within a school setting, contributing to inclusive learning.

You will collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals to optimise outcomes, maintain records and participate in ongoing professional learning to enhance service delivery across the school community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to assess and support speech, language, communication and literacy needs using evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
• Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.

Skills

Speech pathology knowledge and skills

Speech language pathology practice

Collaborative practice

Professional learning and capacity

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisation and professional responsb

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Sale VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Sale Primary School is based in the town of Sale in Gippsland 200kms east of Melbourne. Known locally as 545, the school was established in 1853 and has occupied its current site adjoining historic Victoria Park near the city centre since 1883. The school continues to draw pupils from the city itself and from outlying areas including the R.A.A.F. Base at East Sale and currently has an enrolment of approximately 465 students.

545 prides itself on being a supportive, friendly and caring school. We have a happy, relaxed community atmosphere that fosters a strong and active partnership between students, staff, parents and the local community. The traditional Maypole Dance, performed each year since 1893 by senior pupils at the annual Garden Party, symbolises the link between our school and the community that has developed over a number of generations. The warm feeling of "belonging to 545" is evident in the children, parents and teachers working cooperatively in the education of our children.

At 545, we place considerable emphasis on ensuring that we are providing a safe and caring environment for everyone involved in our school. All of the school's activities are-developed in consideration of the identified school values of:

Schooling takes place in a combination of old and new buildings including a modern open plan-learning centre that supports the learning of 7 classes. Each classroom is equipped with multiple networked laptop computers as well as an interactive TV. These general-purpose learning spaces are further-supported by specialist learning spaces for art, music, physical education, science, library and AUSLAN programs.

Student wellbeing and engagement has been an area of significant focus for the school, underpinned by a traffic light analogy as follows:

Green light behaviours - positive behaviours that are rewarded

Orange light behaviours - disruptive behaviours that require students to take responsibility for

Red light behaviours - serious breaches in behaviour that require adult intervention and consequences.

Sale Primary School provides a broad curriculum that ensures opportunities and successes for all children within a safe and orderly environment. We promote excellence in learning by providing quality programs that challenge and interest all students, and foster self-esteem, confidence, independence and cooperative skills. Sale Primary School operates 20 classrooms in 2026 consisting of 3 x Foundation, 6 x Junior school classes, 6 x Middle school classes and 5 x Senior school classes.

Our teachers have a strong culture of professional development which is evident in team planning and the use of data to enhance teaching and learning. The school is committed to continual development of all learners within our school, both students and teachers. We place considerable emphasis on the building of strong, professional relationships and developing the capacity of all teams within our professional learning community. We value the expertise and experience all staff members bring to our school.

The school's teaching staff are organised into Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) aligned to the Victorian Curriculum levels. These PLTs support the teaching team via; team approaches to develop curriculum, yearly overviews, regular team meetings and team professional development sessions. Classroom teachers plan learning programs with teams released simultaneously via the school's specialist timetable.

All students have the opportunity to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities including a swimming program, camps & excursions, band & choir, Perceptual Motor Program, and house sports in cross country, swimming and athletics.

Selection Criteria

• SC1. Speech Pathology Knowledge and Practice

  Demonstrated ability to assess and support speech, language, communication and literacy needs using evidence-based practices.

• SC2. Student Support and Intervention

  Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group interventions that improve communication, participation and learning.

• SC3. Collaborative Practice

  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to support individuals with diverse communication needs.

• SC4. Professional Learning and Capacity Building

  Demonstrated ability to share specialist knowledge, provide practical advice and support others to implement effective communication strategies.

• SC5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

• SC6. Organisation and Professional Responsibility

  Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, monitor progress and uphold professional standards.

Role

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

suitably qualified speech pathologist

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

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 about the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

No job description available

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 at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal