Speech Therapist
Speech Therapist
Government schools
Applications close Monday 1 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 1489051
Location Profile
Banmira Specialist School (Formerly Verney Road School)
Banmira Specialist School is a vibrant, inclusive learning community supporting over 265 students and 120 dedicated staff across two campuses. We cater to students aged 2.8 to 18 years, providing specialised education tailored to individual needs.
Opened in 2025, our Junior Campus features purpose-built classrooms aligned with our Instructional Model, along with a Community Hub housing a Sensory Room, Perceptual Motor Program space, Library, Art Room, and Parent/Wellbeing Hub. This campus supports approximately 100 students, including those in our Early Education Program.
Our Senior Campus, located on Verney Road, serves around 130 students and includes facilities such as a 'Mini Woolies' supermarket, gym, homecrafts/cooking space, and customised learning areas for secondary-aged students. This campus also hosts Banmira Care, our High-Intensity Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program.
Our curriculum follows the Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework (VEYLDF) for Early Education and Early Primary, while most students engage with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. Senior students (Years 10–12) primarily undertake the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC). We believe that every child can learn, with a focus on maximising independence. Individual Education Plans (IEPs), developed in partnership with families, set personalised goals in English, Maths, Communication, and other priority areas identified through Student Support Group meetings.
Both campuses emphasise Independent Living Skills, preparing students for life beyond school. We also offer a range of Specialist Programs, including Music Therapy, Physical Education, and Art/Performing Arts at the Junior Campus, and Music, Physical Education, and Art at the Senior Campus.
We are incredibly proud of our extensive Allied Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Teams, which incorporate a range of therapists and specialty trained staff to support with student’s programming, provide additional therapeutic supports and enhance curriculum delivery.
Our diverse student population comes from Shepparton, Mooroopna, Numurkah, Murchison, Nathalia, Euroa, Violet Town, and Tatura, with transport available for eligible students.
Banmira Specialist School provides high-quality education for students with mild, moderate, or severe intellectual disabilities, many with additional diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or Down Syndrome. Some students also present with sensory or physical impairments and complex behavioural needs.
Our mission is to foster positive behaviour, enhance communication, support emotional wellbeing, and develop independence in daily life and learning.
Our School Values:
- Be Safe We create environments that promote the wellbeing of every member of our school community.
- Be Respectful We value each individual’s strengths and differences.
- Be a Learner We embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and persist to achieve success.
Selection Criteria
KSC1
Demonstrated ability to deliver a comprehensive speech pathology service to students with an educational disability, including knowledge and use of AAC.
KSC2
Demonstrated capacity to work independently and as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary professional team.
KSC3
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and the capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice.
KSC4
Ability to contribute to the design and delivery of professional learning and training programs to other relevant professionals, school staff and families/carers.
KSC5
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication and networking skills.
Role
Services provided by the Speech Pathologist may include but are not limited to:
- Developing, delivering and evaluating speech pathology services for students with communication difficulties and disabilities.
- Providing reports to assist with applications for funding or the re-appraisal process for the `Program for Students with Disabilities.
- Providing staff with recommended strategies in the classroom.
- Providing families with feedback on students progress, as required.
- Developing and implementing professional development programs for staff in the areas within speech pathology.
- Providing assistance and advice to families/carers in the development of speech programs to assist students at home.
Responsibilities
- Assessment and Diagnosis
Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify speech, language, voice, fluency, and communication disorders using standardized tools, observations, and input from teachers and parents.
Determine students' eligibility for speech therapy services. - Intervention and Support within a Multi-Tiered System
Develop and implement targeted strategies within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to address students' communication needs.
Collaborate with teachers to integrate communication goals into classroom instruction, thereby building teacher capacity in supporting students.
Provide individual therapeutic interventions on an as-needed basis. - Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Engagement
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists, to deliver integrated health and wellbeing services.
Engage with NDIS therapists and families to develop and implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for students. - Disability Inclusion Profile Contributions
Work collaboratively with school teams to support the Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) process.
Conduct student assessments to inform the development of the profile.
Provide written recommendations and suggest appropriate adjustments to support students' communication and learning needs. - Professional Development and Capacity Building
Commit to ongoing professional learning to enhance skills and knowledge in the field of speech pathology.
Participate in professional development opportunities provided by the school to support continuous improvement. - Documentation and Compliance
Maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, and progress in accordance with departmental policies.
Ensure compliance with relevant education laws and policies, contributing to student evaluations and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as required.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. The successful candidate will be required to be a financial member of Speech Pathology Australia, as a Certified Practising Member.
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 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: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
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
Other Information
This position is advertised as a full-time position and will not require attendance during the school holiday break periods. Part-time hours may be considered.
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.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Applications close Monday 1 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted 20 August 2025
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