Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1501621
SC1 Knowledge, ability and experience as a speech pathologist to deliver a comprehensive Speech Pathology service to students in a secondary school setting.
SC2 Participate in and contribute to a collaborative team environment, developing supportive professional working relationships with staff, students, parents and carers and providing advice and guidance to all involved.
SC3 Demonstrate excellent communications and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with and advise other professionals in providing services to students with additional needs.
SC4 Demonstrate ability to design and deliver a comprehensive Speech Therapy support and intervention program in a school with implementation supported by teachers, ES staff, parents and carers and relevant professionals. To provide specialist advice on appropriate intervention strategies in order to meet student needs.
SC5 Demonstrated experience and capability to plan, implement and support adjustments for students identified for the Disability Inclusion Model, including developing support plans for Disability Inclusion profile meetings.
The Speech Pathologist will deliver a comprehensive speech pathology service that supports students, communication, language, and learning outcomes. Working within an inclusive education framework, the role will involve assessment, intervention, and collaborative planning with teachers, Education Support staff, and families to enhance student engagement and achievement.
The position will also provide specialist advice to leadership and staff regarding intervention strategies, adjustments, and Disability Inclusion processes, including contributing to support plans and profile meetings. The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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
Please ensure that your application (online via School Jobs Victoria) includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Where we take this action, we will notify you of our intention.
Applicants wishing further information about the college or this position, are encouraged to contact the Assistant Principal, Melanie Hayward at [email protected] prior to the closing date of applications.
Please use the following subject line in your request: "Speech Therapist - Request for Further Information"
Be part of Kurunjang¿s next chapter as we lead whole-school transformation through clarity, consistency, and high expectations.
Kurunjang Secondary College is a government school in Melbourne¿s west, with an enrolment of approximately 890 students from Years 7 to 12. The college is inclusive and community-focused, with a strong commitment to academic growth, student engagement, and equitable access to future pathways. Guided by the shared purpose ¿we learn, grow and achieve together,¿ the college prioritises high expectations and collective achievement.
The college is preparing for its 2025 School Review and undertaking a significant phase of renewal, aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0), Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and the Science of Learning. These frameworks inform all aspects of practice -curriculum, engagement, wellbeing, and leadership¿ensuring clarity, consistency, and evidence-based decision-making across the college.
The Kurunjang Literacy Program (KLP) delivers explicit, targeted literacy instruction in Years 7¿ 9, incorporating the Science of Reading, structured phonics, and comprehension strategies. Numeracy pathways provide scaffolded support and extension through classroom-based intervention, co-teaching, and differentiated instruction.
In 2025, the college is trialling a Ready to Learn Room to strengthen Tier 2 engagement and behavioural support. Outcomes from this trial will inform future planning as Kurunjang continues to enhance its multi-tiered support systems. The college is also transitioning to the Positive Climate for Learning ¿ Managing Schoolwide Behaviour (PCMS) model, establishing a consistent approach to expectations, routines, and consequence systems aligned with DE guidance.
Kurunjang operates a vertical House structure across Years 7¿12, with four Houses led by dedicated House Leaders and support teams. Senior students access a broad curriculum, including VCE (VM and VPC), VET, and vocational pathways, with acceleration opportunities and access to Western Edge Cluster programs.
Major capital works will commence in September 2025, including construction of a new Learning Centre to enhance contemporary, inclusive learning spaces. These developments reflect the college¿s strategic commitment to becoming a future-focused, high-performing school of choice within the Melton community.
Located just 35¿40 minutes from inner Melbourne via V/Line or major arterial roads, Kurunjang offers a more efficient and predictable commute than many schools in the inner-west or northern growth corridors. The college provides a collaborative and professional environment for staff dedicated to evidence-informed practice, student growth, and collective responsibility.