Deanside Primary School is a rapidly growing, values-driven school serving a high-growth community in Melbourne. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, joyful learning environment where every student and staff member is supported to succeed.

Deanside Primary School officially opened January 2022. It is located at 38 Conservatory Drive, Deanside, 3336; which is situated between Caroline Springs and Aintree.The school currently has an enrolment of 730 students and we are forecasting further growth for 2027 due to the amount of housing being built across the new suburb of Deanside.

Deanside Primary School accommodates students from Foundation to Year 6. Currently we have 32 classrooms operatingin the school, with five Specialist areasof STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, PE and Kitchen/Garden taught weekly. LOTE (AUSLAN) was introduced in 2024 and is delivered by all classroom teachers via an online platform.

Deanside Primary School has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where students from all age groups play together across our sports fields, Community Hub, play equipment, and play spaces.

Students are always at the centre of everything we do and we plan to their needs. We pride ourselves on being a caring and innovative school, with a welcoming community and friendly culture. DeansidePrimary School is focussed on developing respectful relationships between students, staff and families to ensure each student¿s social, emotional and academic learning is developed.All students have access to iPads and our teaching staff use Mac laptops in a technology immersed classroom environment with AppleTV¿s and document cameras.

Objective

Deanside Primary School objective is to ensure that all students will attain the knowledge and learning traits that will enable a lifelong love of learning and the disposition and capacity to engage critically and confidently within Australian society.

Deanside Primary School will place great emphasis on students, staff and our community, treating everyone with courtesy and respect as well as having high expectations in relation to behaviour and how we respond to different situations. We will strive to develop social and communication skills which help students deal with a range of situations they will encounter as they become lifelong learners.

Mission

Deanside Primary School¿s mission is to ensure students are supported to achieve their personal best academically, socially and emotionally. Students are encouraged to become courteous, self-managing, resilient and independent young people who have a sense of social responsibility and who are effectively prepared for life in an ever-changing world.

Our Vision is to have students that are

- creative and critical thinkers
- empowered to positively impact both their school and their community.
- joined in a partnership with their teachers to monitor their progress, identify their next point of challenge and collaborate positively with their peers.
- driven to have high expectations
- immersed in a learning culture based on evidence, best practice and inclusion.
- exposed to an environment where Learning and Wellbeing is equally important and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that meets the needs of every student.

Our School Values drive our school culture. We constantly refer to the values of Excellence, Respect, Responsibility and Care.

Location Profile

Deanside Primary School is a rapidly growing, values-driven school serving a high-growth community in Melbourne. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, joyful learning environment where every student and staff member is supported to succeed.

Deanside Primary School officially opened January 2022. It is located at 38 Conservatory Drive, Deanside, 3336; which is situated between Caroline Springs and Aintree.The school currently has an enrolment of 730 students and we are forecasting further growth for 2027 due to the amount of housing being built across the new suburb of Deanside.

Deanside Primary School accommodates students from Foundation to Year 6. Currently we have 32 classrooms operatingin the school, with five Specialist areasof STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, PE and Kitchen/Garden taught weekly. LOTE (AUSLAN) was introduced in 2024 and is delivered by all classroom teachers via an online platform.

Deanside Primary School has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where students from all age groups play together across our sports fields, Community Hub, play equipment, and play spaces.

Students are always at the centre of everything we do and we plan to their needs. We pride ourselves on being a caring and creative school, with a welcoming community and friendly culture. DeansidePrimary School is focussed on developing respectful relationships between students, staff and families to ensure each student¿s social,



emotional and academic learning is developed.All students have access to iPads and our teaching staff use Mac laptops in a technology immersed classroom environment with AppleTV¿s and document cameras.

Objective

Deanside Primary School objective is to ensure that all students will attain the knowledge and learning traits that will enable a lifelong love of learning and the disposition and capacity to engage critically and confidently within Australian society.

Deanside Primary School will place great emphasis on students, staff and our community, treating everyone with courtesy and respect as well as having high expectations in relation to behaviour and how we respond to different situations. We will strive to develop social and communication skills which help students deal with a range of situations they will encounter as they become lifelong learners.

Mission

Deanside Primary School¿s mission is to ensure students are supported to achieve their personal best academically, socially and emotionally. Students are encouraged to become courteous, self-managing, resilient and independent young people who have a sense of social responsibility and who are effectively prepared for life in an ever-changing world.

Our Vision is to have students that are

- creative and critical thinkers
- empowered to positively impact both their school and their community.
- joined in a partnership with their teachers to monitor their progress, identify their next point of challenge and collaborate positively with their peers.
- driven to have high expectations
- immersed in a learning culture based on evidence, best practice and inclusion.
- exposed to an environment where Learning and Wellbeing is equally important and we strive to create an inclusive setting that meets the needs of every student.

Our School Values drive our school culture. We constantly refer to the values of Excellence, Respect, Responsibility and Care.

Selection Criteria

SC1. Educational Speech Pathology Knowledge and Practice
Demonstrated knowledge or capacity to develop capability in assessment and intervention related to speech, language, literacy, AAC and communication needs, using evidence-based practice aligned with Disability Inclusion requirements.

SC2. Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Practice
Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary allied health and wellbeing team, contributing speech pathology expertise to Disability Inclusion Profiles, SSG processes and whole-school inclusive planning.

SC3. Professional Learning and Capacity Building
Ability and willingness to design and deliver professional learning for teachers, education support staff and families to build confidence and capability in implementing language, communication and AAC strategies aligned with Disability Inclusion goals.

SC4. Documentation and Organisational Skills
Strong organisational skills including the ability to maintain accurate case notes, track progress, and contribute to Disability Inclusion documentation, reports and evidence requirements.

SC5. Communication, Relationships and Problem‑Solving
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff while modelling Disability Inclusion values of dignity, accessibility and communication rights.

SC6. Time Management and Professional Responsibility
Evidence of effective time management, caseload prioritisation and reflective practice to support continual growth within the school environment.

Role

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Role Summary

The Speech Pathologist provides assessment, intervention, consultation, AAC support and capacity building aligned with the school¿s Disability Inclusion model. The role strengthens communication access, literacy development and participation for students and supports teachers and education staff to embed communication‑supportive practices that enable full curriculum engagement.

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally,



be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day‑to‑day direction minimal.Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Assessment, Intervention and Review

- Conduct communication, speech, language and AAC assessments informed by Disability Inclusion frameworks.
- Provide individual, group and classroom‑embedded intervention using evidence‑based practice.

Inclusive Practice and Case Collaboration

- Participate in Disability Inclusion Profile meetings, SSGs and collaborative planning with teaching and wellbeing teams.

AAC and Communication Supports

- Provide staff coaching and implementation support for AAC systems and universal communication accessibility strategies.

Capacity Building and Family Partnership

- Deliver professional learning and coaching to staff and families linked to Disability Inclusion communication adjustments.

Documentation and Professional Standards

- Maintain clear records, reports and compliance requirements consistent with regulatory expectations, Child Safe Standards and professional codes of conduct.
- Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
- Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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

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

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📌 Speech Therapist for 2027 - FTE 0.6 (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne