SSS Speech Pathologist

Department of Education Victoria; Moe; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join the Inner Gippsland Student Support Services team based at Moe Office. The role assesses and develops strategies to address communication and educational needs of children and young people within an educational context.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-level professional advice to principals and school networks, influencing language and literacy practice across local schools and

Qualifications

• Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop strategies to address communication and educational needs of children and young people in an educational context.
• Provide high-level professional advice to principals and school networks on language and literacy practice.
• Support a broad range of areas including articulation, language, learning and literacy difficulties, behaviour, disabilities and mental health.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology

Eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)

Current Australian Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

Job description

Department of Education Victoria - Moe VIC

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

About the Group

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

This role is located in the Student Support Services Branch, Inner Gippsland Area, South Eastern Victoria Region, SRS. The Student Support Services Branch is a multi-disiplanary team responsible for a range of health and wellbeing services. The role reports to the Student Support Services Branch Manager.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Speech Pathologist to join the Inner Gippsland Student Support Services (SSS) team. SSS Speech Pathologists assess and develop strategies to address communication and educational needs of children and young people within an educational context.

* Classification: Allied Health Grade 3

* Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time (1.0FTE)

* Location: Inner Gippsland (based at Moe Office)

Attributes

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, SSS Speech Pathologists provide comprehensive speech pathology services to schools to support student engagement and learning and provide high-level professional advice to principals and school networks that strongly influence language and literacy practice in local area schools. This can encompass a broad range of areas including articulation disorders, language disorders, learning and literacy difficulties, behavioural issues, disabilities, mental health and school transitions.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant will possess a graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology, be eligible for membership of the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

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

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 Trudy Walker- Student Support Services Branch Managervia 0438 662 ***.

Applications close 11:59pm on Monday, 21st September.