SSS Speech Pathologist

Department of Education Victoria; Shire of East Gippsland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria – Gippsland seeks a Speech Pathologist to provide comprehensive services to schools and support student learning and language development.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and advise principals on language and literacy practices. Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive speech pathology services to schools to support student engagement and learning.
• Offer high-level professional advice to principals and school networks influencing language and literacy practice.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with schools and wellbeing services.
• Travel to various school locations as part of the role; access to assessment resources.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Education

Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Gippsland VIC

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.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered in conjunction within requirements of the role. Peer supervision and support is available within the team structure. Professional development and opportunities for growth within the role would be available for the successful applicant.

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.

The Inner Gippsland SSS team is made up of Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Team Leader and Branch Manager. SSS work collaboratively with schools and an Area Health Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce (HWIW) to support student emotional health and wellbeing.

As a member of this team, you will have access to a car to travel to various school locations (subject to availability), a laptop, a Phone as well as access to an extensive assessment and resource library.

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

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 22nd November, 2026.

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.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered in conjunction within requirements of the role. Peer supervision and support is available within the team structure. Professional development and opportunities for growth within the role would be available for the successful applicant.

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.

The Inner Gippsland SSS team is made up of Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Team Leader and Branch Manager. SSS work collaboratively with schools and an Area Health Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce (HWIW) to support student emotional health and wellbeing.

As a member of this team, you will have access to a car to travel to various school locations (subject to availability), a laptop, a Phone as well as access to an extensive assessment and resource library.

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

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 22nd November, 2026.