About the Role

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals?

Join our dynamic team in Mallee as a speech pathologist where you will be primarily responsible for providing high level speech Pathology services to school age students to improve student learning. You'll be based at our Swan Hill Office.

Position Details

The SSS team assist school children and young people facing a range of barriers to learning and to achieve their educational and developmental potential. We do this through the provision of a range of strategies and specialised support at the individual, group, school and team level within a Department Area. SSS staff work collaboratively with schools, students and parents to facilitate improved emotional health and wellbeing for students.

As a SSS speech pathologist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary Area-based team to build the capabilities of schools to support children and young people to engage in their education. The multidisciplinary Area-based teams consist of a broad range of Allied Health professionals including social workers , psychologists and visiting teachers.

SSS speech pathologists provide comprehensive services to schools and schools aged students, to enhance developmental and learning outcomes and support student health and wellbeing. This can encompass a broad range of issues including learning, cognitive, behavioural, disabilities, mental health, school and work transitions, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, anger management, relationships, conflict, sexuality and drug/alcohol involvement.

What key qualities are we looking for?

Expert advice: You will be required to provide advice that will influence the development of teaching and learning strategies and student wellbeing programs for school leadership teams to embed in their practices.

Communication: We are looking for someone with highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills as liaison with a range of people in the education community and beyond is a regular activity.

Flexibility: The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and the capability to work autonomously when required are key qualities we are looking for.

Expert interventions and collaboration: You will have the ability to undertake advanced interventions that support students and schools, work collaboratively with other professionals on complex cases, including supporting teachers in the development of educational programs to improve student learning, particularly for students with additional needs.

Required: A graduate or post-graduate degree in speech pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia

Job Locations: This position is based in Swan Hill. There is a requirement to travel to schools as part of service delivery. Occasional travel within the border Mallee Area and Northwestern Victoria Region may also be required. SSS staff have access to departmental fleet vehicles.

Join our dynamic team in Mallee as a speech pathologist where you will be primarily responsible for providing high level speech pathology support services to school age students to improve their learning.

Your specialist expertise as a speech pathologist, coupled with knowledge of student wellbeing issues and the ability to provide consultation to a variety of stakeholders within the education community, will be highly regarded.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages) along with a Curriculum Vitae. For more details regarding this position please refer to the position description through the job link or contact the hiring manager, Helen Martin, Student Support Service Manager on 0407 845 859.

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. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. For more information about our work, and our employment conditions visit the Department website www.education.vic.gov.au and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

Proposed Job Summary Section

An exciting opportunity exists for an energetic, self-motivated Speech Pathologist to join Department of Education (the department) Student Support Services (SSS) to provide a comprehensive speech pathology service to schools and students in the Mallee. In this role you will provide high-level professional advice to schools that strongly influence student learning outcomes and wellbeing policies within the school community. SSS staff do vital work in supporting students' health and wellbeing and are critical to building an excellent education system that reduces the impact of disadvantage.

This position is based in Swan Hill. Part time applications will be considered. Graduates are welcome to apply.

Applications close 11:59pm on 09-MAR-2025.