Speech Pathologist - Elevate Student Communication

Department of Education Victoria; City of Wyndham; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nganboo Borron School in Victoria is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support students with language and communication needs. You will work within an educational setting to provide therapy, assessments and specialist recommendations to classroom staff for better student engagement and learning outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, allied health professionals and families, and includes delivering professional development and contributing to inclusive education practices in a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop expertise in speech pathology within an educational setting.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Design and deliver professional learning for staff and families.
• Strong organisational skills and accurate record keeping.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech therapy services using evidence-based practices.
• Address complex communication and oro-motor needs with staff training.
• Develop and monitor individual student meal assistance plans and safety.
• Promote AAC use and provide professional learning.
• Conduct speech and language assessments and prepare reports.
• Maintain case notes and liaise with allied health staff.
• Mentor allied health assistants and supervise students as needed.
• Deliver programs to support student communication across year levels.
• Communicate with parents and external professionals to support needs.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to Allied Health and Wellbeing team.

Skills

Speech pathology

Collaboration

Professional learning design

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Tools

Compass (case notes)

Job description

Nganboo Borron School in Victoria is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support students with language and communication needs. You will work within an educational setting to provide therapy, assessments and specialist recommendations to classroom staff for better student engagement and learning outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, allied health professionals and families, and includes delivering professional development and contributing to inclusive education practices in a