Speech Therapist in Maryborough

The Maryborough Education Centre is a school where children and youth can learn and grow in a supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment. We empower students to strive for challenging aspirations and support them in following their interests through multiple pathways leading to positive outcomes in further education, training, or employment.

The school has a key role in supporting the wider community in meeting challenges faced by Maryborough and district. Our vision is to be an inclusive, connected, flourishing learning community. Our school values, developed in consultation with the community, include Aspiration, Kindness, and Respect.

On a single site, the school comprises facilities for primary, secondary, and special needs education, with strong enrolment numbers reflecting the demographics of the Maryborough community. We encourage parent involvement and have a committed Student Representative Council and a strong student leadership structure.

The staff team consists of 76 effective full-time teachers and 41.37 school support staff. We have productive partnerships with various community groups and initiatives, including the Central Goldfields Council and the University of Melbourne Network of Schools.

We provide a vibrant and productive education from Foundation to Year 12, including Specialist Education. Professional Learning Teams enhance staff effectiveness in meeting the learning needs of all students. We offer VCE, VET, and VCAL courses, as well as many enhancement and enrichment opportunities such as art, music, and sporting activities.

Technological resources include Bring Your Own Device provisions, computer suites, and internet access supported by data projectors in all learning areas. Recent grounds improvements include a new oval and primary playspace.

Selection Criteria:

• Qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Ability to deliver a comprehensive evidence-based Speech Pathology service to students and their families in the P-12 and Specialist school environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative professional team.
• Ability to contribute to the design and delivery of professional learning to other relevant professionals.
• Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

The Speech Pathologist will operate with a high level of autonomy, providing expert leadership and coordination of therapy services across the school. They will lead the development and implementation of an evidence-based therapy framework, ensuring a consistent approach to referral, assessment, targeted therapy sessions, and classroom programs supported by Teacher Assistants (TAs).

Key responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of interventions across literacy, language, social communication, and swallowing, contributing to the Disability Inclusion process, conducting assessments, and preparing reports. Collaboration with the Assistant Principal for Wellbeing, teachers, and external professionals is central to this position.

The Speech Pathologist will also provide professional development, coaching, and consultation to staff, manage therapy resources, and maintain accurate documentation to support accountability and service quality.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing all forms of diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We promote flexible work and provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities.

Child Safe Standards:

Victorian government schools are child safe environments, actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of all students. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with legal obligations.

DE Values:

Employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights.