Speech Pathologist

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1447543
Job posted: 29/10/2024
Closes: 11/11/2024
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the role of speech pathology in a school for students with disability, AAC and dysphagia needs.
SC2 Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work as a member of a large team and to be supportive of wider school initiatives.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate documentation including record keeping, therapy goals and plans, and assessments of student achievements.
SC4 Demonstrated high level communication with a range of stakeholders.
RoleRange 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services.
The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.
It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved.
This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.
Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.
Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.
Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.
Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.
Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g.
therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.
Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
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 employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
ResponsibilitiesEnsure the provision of a range of administrative support functions for the Principal and teaching staff.Provide administrative support to external service providers as required.Manage the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments and transfers.Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects.Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers and other workers to the school.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******
Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.
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.
Please ensure to submit your application with your cover letter and curriculum vitae attached.
Key Selection Criteria should be addressed with no more than one KSC page per criteria.
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact the College Principal on 8407 8888 for further information prior to submitting an application.
Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.Location ProfileThe Victorian Government is delivering 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026, with Wollert Secondary College opening in 2023 as one of these new schools.
Wollert Secondary College is located at 222 Highpark Drive, Wollert 3750, in the middle of a fast-developing growth corridor which is steadily increasing the school enrolment.
Wollert Secondary College is a Supported Inclusion School, which is a mainstream school with additional professional capabilities and facilities designed to cater for students with a disability.
Students with a disability will receive enhanced support and high-quality, evidence-based educational provision alongside mainstream students to the greatest extent possible in a safe, accessible, and supportive environment.
As a SIS, Wollert Secondary College has been purpose-built to cater to the diverse needs of all students and support the needs of the growing population.
Wollert Secondary College provides excellent learning opportunities for all students through quality programs based on outstanding teaching and learning practices.
In our first year of operation, Wollert Secondary College opened to Year 7 students only, and will progress by one year level at a time, thereafter.
In 2025, we anticipate our enrolments to increase to 350 students across Years 7, 8 & 9.
Located in a growth corridor, our school will help the growing number of local families access great education close to home.
VISION Preparing our students for the brightest future, Wollert Secondary College provides unparalleled dedication and commitment to our students and their individual needs, passions, and dreams, in an environment that is inclusive and engaging.
We are committed to fostering a love of learning by creating an educational atmosphere intended to empower students to embrace challenges, and explore new experiences, whilst keeping learning rich and meaningful.
MISSION Wollert Secondary College's mission is to foster a learning environment where students will Aspire, Acquire and Achieve.
Students at Wollert Secondary College will be aspirational learners who will be guided to acquire the necessary skills to achieve success.
VALUES Wollert Secondary College values are Be Kind, Be Brave, Be True and Be Safe. Be Kind - Kindness is treating others with respect and compassion.
It is modelling and demonstrating generosity and empathy as we foster an environment that is accepting and inclusive.
Be Brave - Bravery is being curious, resilient, and confident.
It is modelling perseverance and demonstrating grit, spirit and adopting a growth mindset as we work towards our own level of excellence.
Be True - Truth encompasses honesty and sincerity.
It is modelling integrity and fairness as we endeavour to be true to others and ourselves, who we are and what we believe in.
Be Safe - Safety is being responsible, reliable, and accountable.
It is modelling caution and consideration in all situations.
WHY WOLLERT SECONDARY COLLEGE? At Wollert Secondary College, we pride ourselves on being kind, brave, true, and safe.
Our values underpin all that we do, and we are proud of the inclusive learning environment we have established for our students where, every story will be different but, every story will be great. We acknowledge and value the incredible efforts of our staff and are proud to provide a supportive work environment where staff feel appreciated and supported.
Our motto is teamwork makes the dreamwork and on any given day, at Wollert Secondary College, you will see this in action.
Being new, the school presents an exciting opportunity for incoming staff to support and influence creation of a contemporary school connected to the community and to have significant influence in the future effectiveness of learning outcomes of the students.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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