SC1 Knowledge, ability and experience as a speech pathologist to deliver a comprehensive Speech Pathology service to children in a primary 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 providings 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.
Attendance for this position is two days a week
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
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.
¿ Manage the delivery of speech pathology services across the school.
¿ Assess students¿ speech, language, communication and literacy needs.
¿ Provide targeted intervention, consultation and recommendations for students and staff.
¿ Support Disability Inclusion processes, including assessments, profile meetings, adjustments and evidence collection.
¿ Collaborate with teachers, families and external providers to develop, monitor and review student support programs.
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
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Moomba Park Primary School is situated in the suburb of Fawkner and has a proud history of serving the local community since 1961. Our vision is to empower resilient, creative and successful young people who strive for personal excellence and positively contribute to the world. We provide an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment for our school community in which students are inspired to become resilient lifelong learners. Our school values are Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and our School Motto is 'Our Best Always'. At Moomba Park we are fortunate to have an extremely positive parent community who work in partnership with the school to support student learning. Families come from many cultures and varying socio-economic backgrounds. This blend is one of our greatest assets. In 2026, there are 191 students enrolled. In 2025 our onsite Early Learning Centre ¿ Wimbi ELV, opened, and we are expecting a subsequent increase in enrolments.
