Speech Therapist - Maternity Leave Replacement

Speech Therapist - Maternity leave replacement Job posted: 09/10/2024 Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2032 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health Reference: 1441112 Job posted: 09/10/2024 Closes: 22/10/2024 Occupation: Health and Allied Health Job duration: From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2032 Reference: 1441112 Occupation: Health and Allied Health Salary Range: Salary not specified Work location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Location Profile Located in the Southeast growth corridor, the College opened in 2002.
The school now has more than 2,500 students who are supported by a teaching and Education Support staff of approximately of 350. The College¿s Leadership consists of 9 Principal Class Officers and 35 Middle Tier Leaders (LS/LT).
There are 40 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in the College.
There are 780+ EAL student enrolments across the College.
We have a significant number of funded students in the Program for Students with Disabilities.
The school is a welcoming place where students from many cultures learn together in outstanding facilities.
The College is led by a Principal at the AP6 level who along with the Principal Class Officers is supported by a Senior Administrative Team comprising a Manager of Human Resources, Manager of Finance, Manager of IT and Manager of Facilities.
In addition, to reflect the Department of Education¿s move to the Disability Inclusion Process (DIP), the College has appointed two DIP Coordinators established at the AP1 level.
Both positions report directly to the Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion.
Further, the College has built an exceptional team of Multi-Cultural Engagement and Inclusion Assistants who comfortably work alongside the PCO, Teachers, students, and their families.
The College is categorized as low compared to other State schools in socio-economic terms.
The school family occupation and education (SFOE) index being set at 0.583.
To support our families and their children, the College has a sophisticated Wellbeing Team which is overseen daily by a Manager (ES) who also reports to the Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion.
Our programs are underpinned by an eclectic array of NGO¿s, Department of Education¿s Doctors in Schools, Allied Health Services, and Community Programs such as State School Relief and Foodbank.
In 2024, the College has embarked upon a partnership with Monash Health.
This partnership sees a Paediatrician and a Paediatric Fellow onsite weekly.
The College operates by our values of "PRIDE" - Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedicated Teamwork and Excellence.
A culture of high expectations exists in all areas of the College, and we are proud of our achievements in "getting the best from and for our students".
To that end, the College provides a host of Special Programs inclusive of STEM, Melbourne Rebels Rugby Academy, MCFC Soccer Academy, Advanced Sports Program, Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Drama), Visual Arts and Multimedia.
Selection Criteria SC1.
Demonstrated knowledge, ability and experience in coordinating the provision of Speech Pathology Services.
SC2. Expert knowledge and experience of a range of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems, encompassing both low-technology and high-technology systems.
SC3. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in collaboration with teaching teams to devise programs that establish and extend a student¿s functional communication and social skills in a range of contexts SC4.
Demonstrated ability to liaise and work with other specialist staff both internal and external to the school community SC5.
Highly developed organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines Role Key Responsibilities of the Speech Pathologist include: Providing guidance, professional supervision and mentoring to the speech pathology team.
Incorporating school policies and procedures into planning of therapy services.
Manage the Speech Pathology Budget and the ordering and distribution of student resources.
Update, revise and share all recommendation and prescriptions of AAC.
Active management of specific caseload of students with complex communication needs.
Active support of the PSD application process.
Coordinate student placements, supervise and educate Speech Pathology Students.
Support the recruitment process for the speech pathology team.
Responsibilities In addition to the above, the successful applicant will also: Comprehensively assess students¿ needs from developmental, communication and social skills perspectives.
Design and implement goal focused speech therapy programs for students in classrooms, individual and group settings.
Recommend appropriate AAC according to students needs and educate classroom teams on implementation of student specific communication strategies.
Liaise with parents, care givers and external service providers on the appropriate use of prescribed AAC and communication strategies.
Liaise with external health professionals involved with the care of each child as necessary.
Report to parents and care givers on students¿ progress in line with the schools reporting procedures.
Write appropriate reports for the Program for Students with Disabilities funding applications and reviews as required.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the wellbeing team and classroom teachers on improving students¿ engagement and outcomes.
Prescribe and purchase equipment for the school and ensure that the school equipment is well maintained and safe for use.
Conduct oneself in line with all school and departmental policies and procedures, as well as those outlined by the Speech Pathology Board of Australia Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment 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 Child Safe Standards 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: 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: This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2032 Job classification: Contact: To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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