Speech Pathologist – Gippsland

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly self-motivated team player to manage the delivery and quality of speech pathology services to schools in the Inner Gippsland area by providing high-level professional advice to principals and school networks that strongly influence student wellbeing and learning policy within the school network.

The successful applicant will initiate, develop and implement student wellbeing and learning programs within the school network and will lead the Student Support Services team both professionally and operationally. This will include managing service delivery across the area and providing professional supervision and direction to other members of the area team.

The successful applicant will be able to provide expert advice and lead the development of teaching and learning strategies, prepare policy advice for consideration by the school network leadership team, and will possess sound written and verbal communication and analytical skills. The position requires the employee to intervene and provide direction in respect to more complex cases and/or issues within a school network.

The Inner Gippsland SSS Branch is made up of Speech Pathologists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Administration Support, Team Leaders and a Branch Manager. As a member of this team, you will have access to a car to travel to various school locations (subject to availability), a laptop, an iPhone as well as access to an extensive assessment and resource library. 

The successful applicant will possess a graduate or post-graduate qualification in psychology or equivalent; have registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) and possess a current Australian Drivers’ License and Working with Children Check.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description or contact Cassandra L’hotellier 0409 972 326.

When applying for this position please ensure you submit Key Selection Criteria responses along with your resume.

The Department values 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 more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website [education.vic.gov.au], HRWeb [education.vic.gov.au] and our Diversity and Inclusion page [education.vic.gov.au].

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.