Speech Pathologist

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Shire of Loddon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Loddon P-12 College seeks a role focused on leading and coordinating professional support staff. The position involves developing staff programs, delivering targeted training, and advising the leadership team on work practices and safety standards within a school setting.

The role requires managing recruitment procedures, staff relations, and HR planning in alignment with department guidelines and school policies. Commitment to student-focused educational support is essential.

Qualifications

• SC1 demonstrates capacity to perform duties per guidelines and frameworks, coordinating and supporting others.
• SC2 demonstrates capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• SC3 demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan and prepare development programs for support staff.
• Administer training to school staff in specialist professional support areas, e.g. therapy, social work and psychology services.
• Manage recruitment procedures.
• Provide authoritative advice to the leadership team on support structures and work practices.
• Assist in the development of work practices that ensure appropriate occupational health and safety standards are maintained.
• Manage procedures relating to employee relations issues.
• Assist in the development of human resource planning.

Job description

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Loddon Mallee - Loddon

Reference: 1542204

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

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

• Research, plan and prepare development programs for support staff.
• Administer training to school staff in specialist professional support areas, e.g. therapy, social work and psychology services.
• Manage recruitment procedures.
• Provide authoritative advice to the leadership team on support structures and work practices.
• Assist in the development of work practices that ensure appropriate occupational health and safety standards are maintained.
• Manage procedures relating to employee relations issues.
• Assist in the development of human resource planning.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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 (seeWorkplace 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) [e-mail]

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:

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:

• 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.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

East Loddon P-12 College serves the towns of Dingee, Mitiamo, Raywood, Calivil, Serpentine and surrounding areas. With a student population of 247, and an SFO of 0.4962. The college provides a spacious and unique learning environment within an isolated rural context, with students required to commute substantial distances to attend school. The College is a central hub within the district, with the surrounding community having been impacted due to the effects of rural demographics and prolonged drought. Community members regularly support the college by volunteering their time and expertise to enhance learning programs and extra curricula activities. East Loddon P-12 College has an experienced staff of teachers and educational support staff who have come to know the students and their families well. The P-12 nature of the College allows students to move through their education in a caring and supportive environment with 3 sub-school levels (P-4, 5-8 and 9-12). The college offers a broad curriculum, with student exchanges, career planning, ICT, cultural, sporting and social events, but with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.

Applications close Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm