Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1485158
KSC 1. Demonstrated expertise in speech pathology practice and the ability to deliver, evaluate and adapt services that meet the diverse communication needs of students within a specialist educational setting.
KSC 2. Proven ability to provide a comprehensive speech pathology service in an educational environment, including assessment, reporting, and the provision of practical advice that informs classroom programs and individualised supports.
KSC 3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to support student learning, development, and wellbeing.
KSC 4. Highly developed assessment, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply clinical reasoning in the context of student support services.
KSC 5. Demonstrated ability to build the capability of staff through the design, delivery or brokering of professional learning in the areas of language, communication and inclusive classroom practice.
KSC 6. Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with families, colleagues, and external agencies within the education community and beyond.
[Attendance requirement for this position]
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value 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 roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Ngurraga School will open in Term 1, 2026 as a purpose-built, inclusive learning environment dedicated to supporting students with mild to profound intellectual disabilities. Our vision is to create an innovative, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. This commitment is reflected in our school motto: ¿Learning with purpose, growing through connection.¿
Our core values¿Respect, Growth and Teamwork¿guide our mission to equip every student with the tools, support and opportunities to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
We are building a culture grounded in data-informed practice, inclusive pedagogy and strong professional learning communities. Staff will be supported to co-design rich, meaningful learning experiences while continually developing in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech Pathologist to join our founding team. This is a unique opportunity to shape and embed communication supports and inclusive practices from the ground up in a dynamic, student-centred school community.
As a Speech Pathologist at Ngurraga School, you will play a critical role in:
Join us on this exciting journey to build a connected, inclusive and nurturing school community where every student is truly known, valued and supported to flourish.