Student Support Services Speech Pathologist

Department of Education Victoria; City of Maroondah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and learning

Embedded supervision framework

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary with salary…

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Ringwood is seeking an AH3 Speech Pathologist to deliver high‑level speech therapy, support wellbeing, and coordinate student support within a multi‑disciplinary team.

You will work with teachers to develop programs for students with additional needs, provide expert advice on wellbeing, and mentor colleagues. The role offers flexible arrangements and a strong case for professional development in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Eligible for membership of the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).

Responsibilities

• Provide high level speech therapy support services to improve student learning.
• Undertake advanced wellbeing interventions that support students and schools.
• Assist the coordination of student support services within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to student wellbeing policy development.
• Provide leadership, professionally and operationally, within a multi-disciplinary student support team.
• Support teachers in the development of educational programs, particularly in respect to students with additional needs.
• Provide authoritative professional advice in relation to issues involving student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with and provide advice to other student support services team members in respect to complex cases.
• Contribute to the professional development of other speech therapy support service team members
• Liaise with community service organisations regarding the support needs for students.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Ringwood VIC

The Outer East Student Support Services (SSS) Team is based in the Ringwood Regional Office.

As an AH3 experienced Speech Pathologist you will also be required to:

• Provide high level speech therapy support services to improve student learning.
• Undertake advanced wellbeing interventions that support students and schools.
• Assist the coordination of student support services within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to student wellbeing policy development
• Provides leadership, professionally and operationally, within a multi-disciplinary student support team.
• Support teachers in the development of educational programs, particularly in respect to students with additional needs.
• Provide authoritative professional advice in relation to issues involving student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with and provide advice to other student support services team members in respect to complex cases.
• Contribute to the professional development of other speech therapy support service team members
• Liaise with community service organisations regarding the support needs for students.

You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:

• flexible working arrangements
• professional development and learning opportunities.
• embedded supervision framework.
• supportive team environment.
• a competitive salary with salary progression
• a range of salary packaging options
• generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave.
• access to fleet cars
• a laptop, phone and where required for the role an iPad
• access to an extensive assessment and therapy resource library

We know that the success of our State depends on the success of our people. If you are driven by a desire to contribute to the big picture, and the future success of our children and our State, then a career working in our SSS allied health workforce is for you.

Required:

• A current working with children check
• A graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology and eligible for membership of the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see the attached position description.

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.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact, Kate Swainston, Acting SSS Branch Manager on 0447 685 *** or **************@education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026.