Speech Pathologist - Eastern Region - Fixed-term
Speech Pathologist - Eastern Region - Fixed-term
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Job Description
At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools employ over 17000 staff and serve more than 118000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.
It is an exciting time to join MACS where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.
WHY WORK FOR US
- Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
- Access to flexible working arrangements which include working from home arrangements
- You will work in a tight-knit supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students
The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health safety and wellbeing of everyone inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.
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YOUR ROLE
Join our Speech Pathology team at MACS to play a key role in supporting and enhancing learning outcomes for students with oral language and communication difficulties and disorders. The Speech Pathologist will need to have a broad understanding of educational needs and awareness of current best-practice in the management of oral language and communication difficulties and disorders in school-age students including the assessment and support for students with Developmental Language Disorder
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Provide support to school leadership teams and other key stakeholders to improve learning outcomes for students with communication impairments.
- Work closely with other MACS staff teachers principals and external agencies to facilitate the provision of evidence- based support responsive to the needs of students.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of assessment treatment and progress.
- Understand and comply with the policies and procedures of MACS.
- Deliver advice regarding educational needs and current best-practice in the area of speech pathology.
ABOUT YOU
- Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and delivering recommendations to support access and participation in learning for students with language and communication impairments.
- Proven ability to provide speech pathology services within a school setting to children with oral language and communication difficulties and disabilities.
- You possess an authentic and professional approach have exceptional stakeholder management skills and like to be part of a team focusing on continuous improvement to deliver positive outcomes.
- Demonstrated awareness of current best-practice in the management of communication impairments in school-aged students.
- You have excellent written communication and time management skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.
Click to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role they can be directed to our HR team by email
You will need to provide:
1. An up to-date Resume and
2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria limited to two pages
Note: MACS is committed to the safety wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.
Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Friday 27th June 2025
Employment Type
Contract
