Part-time, parental leave replacement

About Us

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) schools are located within a diverse and geographically extensive diocese extending across Western Victoria, from the Murray River to the Southern Ocean. DOBCEL provides governance to 57 schools and partners with them to promote Catholic identity, high quality learning and a culture of respectful and trusting relationships.

As the administrative arm of DOBCEL, Catholic Education Ballarat (CEB) provides support, service and leadership to Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in the Diocese of Ballarat.

DOBCEL is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace representative of the wider communities in which we operate.

About the Role

This part-time (0.5 FTE), parental leave replacement position presents the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary manner in a variety of educational settings alongside highly motivated colleagues from the Wellbeing Team. The DOBCEL Speech Pathology Team adheres to practices recommended by Speech Pathology Australia by engaging in different models of practice including telepractice.

Working in our diocesan schools is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life of children and young people, their families, schools, and communities.

The Speech Pathologist works collaboratively with the broader Catholic Education Team and schools to promote inclusive practices and strengthen the ability to identify and effectively support students with diverse learning requirements.

This role involves delivering high-quality speech pathology services aimed at improving students' communication skills and enhancing their access to learning across primary and secondary schools within the Diocese of Ballarat.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Assess, interpret and analyse referred students data and communication needs, to support educational programming. This may include administration of standardised assessments, classroom observations and checklists. These assessments may be implemented both in person or via telepractice. Assessments can include the areas of Speech, Language, Pragmatics, Phonology, Voice and Fluency skills.
• Liaise with parents, school staff and community partners to support the development of a Personalised Learning Plan for students - when required - that outline targeted learning goals with a focus on inclusive access to the curriculum and development of communication skills.

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

• a competitive salary with salary progression;
• gifted leave above and beyond annual leave on an annual basis;
• opportunity for flexible working arrangements;
• professional development and learning opportunities.

For a confidential discussion about the position contact:

Tony Perkins, Leader: Wellbeing, on 0417 007 166

Applications close Sunday 13 July 2025.

Catholic Education Ballarat is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in its care.

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.