About us

Staughton College is a leading secondary school in the Melton region, with a reputation for academic excellence and a strong focus on student wellbeing. Our school community is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

A Speech Pathologist plays a significant role in assisting the education, development, participation, language and communication skills of all students through the provision of speech therapy services. They advocate for, and protect the communication rights of, children and young people, to be as independent as possible while at school and in the community. The Speech Therapist will enable students to access the curriculum at school through providing specialist recommendations that assist classroom staff to support student engagement with learning and skill building.

The Speech Pathologist operates in accordance with government and DE legislation, guidelines and accepted practice and protocols, including complying with all Workplace OH&S legislation, regulations, policies and procedures, and adhering to the Child Safe Standards.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver speech therapy services which incorporate speech pathology techniques, specialist advice and appropriate intervention strategies based on assessment data and evidence-based practices
• Address the communication and fine motor needs of students including coordination, organisation and delivery of specific staff professional learning and intervention support.
• Conduct speech and language assessments and prepare reports as required.
• Document recommendations in the record of specialist involvement form to support classroom staff with implementation.
• Liaise with Disability Inclusion Team to support implementation of recommendations with classroom-based staff.
• Deliver individual or group programs at various year levels, to support student communication and interaction skills.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and external allied health professionals to support a holistic approach to address individual student communication needs
• Maintain up to date case notes on Compass and within the student file ensuring documents are only distributed to relevant staff.
• Actively contribute to the Disability Inclusion Team.
• Make recommendations to the Disability Inclusion Team about specific equipment or resource requirements for students
• Undertake duties as directed by the Principal, within the scope of the position
• Maintain annual registration requirements including undertaking required relevant professional development per year appropriate to the profession

What we're looking for

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology or Speech-Language Therapy
• Eligibility for registration with the Speech Pathology Australia professional association
• Demonstrated experience working as a speech pathologist in an educational setting, preferably within a school environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to identify and address the diverse needs of students
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of young people

If you have any questions in relation to this position, please contact Staughton College on 03 9743 4622 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Speech Pathologist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please click 'Apply now' to apply through the Schools Jobs Vic website addressing the Key Selection Criteria below in your application.

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge or ability to develop expertise in speech pathology within an educational setting, including conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and supporting students with speech, language, communication, and literacy needs.

SC2 Capacity to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing speech pathology knowledge and working alongside disability inclusion team, educators, allied health staff and other professionals to support student learning and communication development.

SC3 Strong organisational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records, monitor student progress, and contribute to Disability Inclusion Profiles and other relevant documentation, with a commitment to ongoing learning in these areas.

SC4 Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to engage positively with students, families, and staff while continuing to build professional expertise in a school environment.

SC5 Excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritise responsibilities.