Student Support Services Speech Pathologist

Victorian Government; Shire of Baw Baw; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Inner Gippsland seeks a Speech Pathologist to assess and develop strategies addressing communication and educational needs of children within schools. The role works in a multidisciplinary team to support student engagement and literacy, providing guidance to school principals and networks.

Desirable qualifications include a graduate/post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology, SPA eligibility, and a valid Australian Driver's Licence with a WWCC.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop strategies to address communication and educational needs of children and young people in educational settings.
• Provide high-level professional advice to principals and school networks to influence language and literacy practices.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support student engagement and learning.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Education

Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology

SPA membership eligibility

Job description

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. 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.

About the Department

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

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.

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, part time (0.6FTE)
• Location: Inner Gippsland (based at Warragul 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 Dive rsity 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 Manager via 0438 662 705 or [e-mail].

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.

Applications close 11:59pm on 09 November 2026.