Sss Speech Pathologist

The Department of Education and Training is looking for a skilled and driven Speech Pathologist to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) teams in supporting schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress to achieving their educational goals and development potential.If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential, and like working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team - then a role in the Student Support Services is the job for you.Why Student Support Services?SSS comprise a broad range of Allied Health professions including psychologists, Speech Pathologists, social workers.Working in SSS is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life of children and young people, their families, schools, and communities. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a common goal, and you will be well supported to use your professional skills and knowledge to provide specialised support at the individual, group, school, and area level.As part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team, you will work to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing.What can we offer you?The work we do matters greatly, and there are few comparable opportunities to shape the life of children and young people for the better.You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:

• flexible working arrangements;
• professional development and learning opportunities;
• opportunities for regular supervision;
• a competitive salary with salary progression;
• a range of salary packaging options; and
• generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave.

We know that the success of our State depends on the success of our people. If you are driven by a desire to contribute to the big picture, and the future success of our children and our State, then a career working in our SSS allied health workforce is for you.New graduates are encouraged to apply.About the role: This fixed term position ends July 2025. This position is 0.8FTE however other time fractions will be considered.This position is based in Bendigo.Required: A graduate or post-graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.Applicants must provide a resume, a response to the key selection criteria and the names of two current professional referees.Further information:For more details see the position description at or contact Jess Carr - 0439 484 562.For more information regarding the Department's Allied Health Workforce and working in Regions visit the links below:Additional information about the Department's regional model is available via this link-For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.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 , and ourApplicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact personInformation about the Department of Education and Training's operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: and .Applications close [12 May 2024]Job detailsJob Reference: VG/DE/SRS/20009959
Location: Bendigo - Loddon area
Work Type: Fixed term - part time
Job Function: Health and Allied Health
Classification: AH3
Salary Range: $92,332 - $104,762
Job Duration: 12 months
Date posted: 26-Apr-2024
Application Close Date: 12-May-2024
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Key Selection CriteriaContact:Jess Carrjessica.carr@education.vic.gov.au