Speech Therapist in Melbourne

Wimba Primary School is one of Victoria's newest and fastest-growing schools, opening in January 2024 in the thriving community of Tarneit, just 25 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD. Conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Western Ring Road and Western Highway, our school will become even more accessible with the opening of the new West Tarneit Station in September.

Our recent achievement highlights include:

• 80% of Year 3 and Year 5 students achieving Strong or Exceeding in NAPLAN Writing
• 70% of Year 3 and Year 5 students achieving Strong or Exceeding in NAPLAN Reading
• Almost 90% of students achieving the Victorian Curriculum standard in Reading and Writing through Teacher Judgement
• Student, Parent and Staff Opinion Survey results consistently achieving 80% positive endorsement or higher

Wimba Primary School is more than a workplace; it's a professional learning community where educators are trusted, supported and empowered to thrive. Our staff benefit from:

• Weekly Team Planning and Collaboration meetings that focus on improving student outcomes through data-informed practice.
• A structured, evidence-based curriculum with comprehensive planning resources that reduce workload and provide consistency.
• Explicit teaching practices aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model.
• High-quality programs in Structured Literacy, Mathematics, STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education.
• Strong induction, mentoring and coaching for graduate and experienced teachers alike.
• A positive and inclusive culture supported through School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS).
• Modern, purpose-built facilities designed to support innovative teaching and learning.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, with a supportive leadership team that values staff wellbeing, sustainability and professional fulfilment.

Creating an incredibly rewarding environment where teachers can make a lasting impact on student growth. Every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best through high expectations, strong relationships and personalised learning. Community partnerships are at the heart of everything we do, with families actively engaged in learning and school life.

The Speech Pathologist will work as an integral member of Wimba Primary School's Student Engagement and Wellbeing Team. The role provides specialist support to strengthen students' speech, language and communication skills so they can access learning, express their needs, build relationships and participate confidently in school life.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing students with identified or emerging speech, language and communication needs using appropriate formal and informal assessment, observation, student voice and consultation.
• Developing practical and evidence-informed recommendations, and planning, delivering and reviewing individual or small-group interventions.
• Working alongside teachers and education support staff to embed communication-supportive practice within everyday teaching and learning.
• Contributing to Student Support Group meetings, Individual Education Plans, transition planning and multidisciplinary case discussions as required.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential assessment records, intervention plans, progress notes and records of consultation.

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.

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.