Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 1549222

Location Profile

Sunbury Downs College is a vibrant Year 7 to 12 co-educational secondary college situated in the semi-rural town of Sunbury. Our College is an inclusive school offering a wide range of programs that cater for all students.

We have a strong emphasis on developing individual student wellbeing and positive interpersonal relationships. Students are at the centre of our teaching and learning, always.

Our curriculum provides a comprehensive teaching and learning program for students in core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health and Physical Education, Arts, Technology and Languages (Italian). We offer a range of VCE subjects including the VCE Vocational Major program in Years 11-12 which caters for students with an interest and passion for applied learning. We have a reputation for helping students achieve outstanding VCE results, further reinforcing to our students the school motto 'Confidence to Achieve'

Sunbury Downs College is proud of the work and support provided to students and the wider Sunbury Downs College community by our wellbeing team, learning support team and Careers Coordinators. Wellbeing programs complement the teaching and learning and extracurricular program of the College as we work together to prepare young people to become lifelong learners. Learning Support focuses on assisting students with additional needs while the Careers Coordinators provide valuable advice as students successfully pathway into university, TAFE and the workforce.

Sunbury Downs College currently has a leadership profile consisting of Principal, 3 Assistant Principals,



8Leading Teachers and 3Learning Specialists which is being expanded. There are approximately70 Classroom Teachers, 5 Paraprofessionals and38 Education Support staff.

Our College values ofRespect, Resilience, AmbitionandCommunityare embedded within our teaching and learning practice. These core values support a culture of participation and excellence based on the development of positive relationships and personal growth by all community members.

Selection Criteria

KSC1. Demonstrated knowledge of speech, language, communication and social communication development in adolescents, with the ability to apply evidence-based practices within a secondary school setting.

KSC2. Demonstrated capacity to plan, implement and evaluate targeted interventions and small-group programs that improve student engagement, communication and learning outcomes.

KSC3. Experience in gathering, analysing and presenting evidence to support Disability Inclusion applications, student support planning and data-informed decision making.

KSC4. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, teaching staff, support staff and external professionals.

KSC5. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and meet timelines associated with assessments, reporting and Disability Inclusion processes.

Role





The Speech Therapistwill work collaboratively with students, staff, families and external professionals to support students with communication, language, literacy and social communication needs. The role focuses on improving access to learning, participation, engagement and wellbeing through targeted intervention, data informed practice and specialist advice.

The Speech Pathologist will contribute to Disability Inclusion processes, including gathering and analysing evidence, supporting Disability Inclusion Profile applications, and assisting staff to implement appropriate adjustments and interventions.

The role includes the delivery of small group programs, assessments and observation activities, consultation with teaching staff, career development of staff, and contribution to individual student support planning and meetings.

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 s

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