Paediatric Speech Pathologist ES1-4

Occupation: Health and allied health

Reference: 1495532

Location Profile

Established in 1962, Belmore School is a specialist school catering for students 5-18 years who have a physical disability and/or significant health impairment requiring paramedical support. Students have a wide range of intellectual abilities, and some have multiple disabilities and complex needs. All students are funded under the Program for Students with Disabilities, however we are currently transitioning students to be funded under the new Disability Inclusion Funding Model. Located in Stroud Street Balwyn with a frontage on Belmore Road, our school catchment area covers the northeast quadrant of Melbourne.

Belmore School has a highly qualified and experienced teaching team passionate about providing an optimum learning environment for our students. Supported by small class sizes and an extensive education support team, teachers aim to provide best practice in teaching and learning to enable each student to achieve their full potential. The teaching and education support team are supported by an onsite allied health team, this team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, a Music Therapist and an Allied Health Assistant. There is also an experienced Nurse on site at all times to manage students medical needs.The allied health team works closely with families, RCH, Orthokids and NDIS providers to ensure consistency for each student and promote optimal skill development and participation in the community.

Selection Criteria

SC1. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and experience in coordinating the provision of Speech Pathology Services, in the area of Special Education

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

SC5. Demonstrated ability to liaise and work with other therapists and specialist staff both internal and external to the school community

SC6. Highly developed organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines

Role

The Speech Pathologist will be responsible for the provision ofcommunicationandlanguagepathologyservices in aspecialised educational setting for 5-18 year olds with physical disabilities and/or requiring paramedical support. Belmore School has a maximum capacity of 60 students. The successful applicant will work in a transdisciplinary team with speech pathologists, physiotherapists, music therapist, teachers and education support staff to identify goals, deliver assessment and establish programs.Belmore's Speech Pathologists help to develop a range of skills in functional communication including use of language, speech, literacy and social skills. Students can explore both electronic and non electronic communication systems, with opportunities to expand and develop autonomous communication with all people in their environment. You will also be responsible for completing mealtimes assessments and training staff to best support our students.

Responsibilities

- To assist students to develop a range of skills in functional communication including use of language, speech, literacy and social skills for Belmore students aged 5 to 18 years.
- To regularly assess and review students¿mealtimerequirements,including eating, drinking and swallowing abilities.
- To assess communication abilities andmake recommendations on appropriatecommunication systems.
- To develop Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.
- To support students¿ communication and participation inclassroomprograms.
- To design, implement and evaluate appropriate language and communication programs.
- To provide consultation to supportcapacity building for teachers, therapists and education support staff regardingintegration of language andcommunication programs within thecurriculum and classroom programs.
- To provide support and training to all staff regarding students communicationsystems.
- To provide support and training to all staff regarding students mealtimes
- To produce communication and mealtime profiles for all students on your caseload.
- To provide school based professional learning, training and workshops as required.
- To be proactive and take responsibility for own clinical supervision, professionallearning and growth.
- To undertake other duties as directed by the Principal and Allied Health leader.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 (seeWorkplace 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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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:

Join our professional multidisciplinary team comprising teachers and therapists.

Paid leave during the holiday period.

New graduates or early career applicants able to apply, mentoring from senior speech pathologist available.

This position has the potential to be extended beyond January 2027.

This position is for 3 days per week.

Conditions of Employment

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- All Education Support Staff must have a current Working With Children¿s Check to work in a Victorian Government School.

Applications close Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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