Speech Therapist - Specialist School (Transdisciplinary)

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Merriang Special Developmental School in Melbourne’s northern suburbs is seeking a Speech Therapist to work within a transdisciplinary specialist school environment for students aged 5–18. You will deliver comprehensive therapy, develop ILPs, and support staff and families to maximise communication outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with allied health and teaching teams, alignment with strategic plans, and ongoing professional growth within a government school setting.

Qualifications

• A capacity as a Speech Pathologist to deliver comprehensive Speech Pathology services to children from 5-18 years in a specialist educational environment.
• An ability to resource and in-service staff on Speech Pathology theory and interventions that extend a student's ability to engage and participate in learning.
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and parents/carers.
• Demonstrated capacity to reflect critically upon personal professional practice and pursue improvement.
• Ability to work with students who present with complex communication needs and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• to work with the Assistant Principal and the Allied Health Team to maintain the high standard of therapy services
• to work cooperatively within transdisciplinary teams developing Individual Learning Plans and reports for students
• to work with transdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate class based programs that incorporate therapeutic interventions and support student learning
• to attend and contribute to Student Support Group meetings
• to contribute to the development and implementation of the school’s Strategic Plan
• to prioritise and cater for students communication needs, including assessment, design, production and programming of AAC devices/systems
• to participate in the mealtime assistance program, including provision of assessment, Mealtime Assistance Profiles and equipment
• to provide comprehensive speech therapy assessments as identified by transdisciplinary team, e.g. swallowing, articulation, expressive and receptive language etc
• to act as a resource for Merriang students integrated into mainstream schools
• to liaise with and provide support to community agencies and other professionals in relation to student’s communication needs
• to maintain personal professional development and provide professional development for school staff
• to participate in annual Performance & Development program
• to attend a variety of meetings e.g. staff, departmental, team

Skills

Speech Pathology

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Staff development

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Merriang Special Developmental School in Melbourne’s northern suburbs is seeking a Speech Therapist to work within a transdisciplinary specialist school environment for students aged 5–18. You will deliver comprehensive therapy, develop ILPs, and support staff and families to maximise communication outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with allied health and teaching teams, alignment with strategic plans, and ongoing professional growth within a government school setting.