Department of Education Victoria - Bendigo VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Specimen Hill Primary School was originally established in 1874 on its current site in Inglewood Street, Golden Square, within the provincial city of Bendigo. A modern school was constructed on the existing site between 2004 and 2005. Situated on a hill in a quiet and pleasant locality, the school's spacious and picturesque grounds provide a unique country atmosphere within a city setting.

Specimen Hill Primary School currently has an enrolment of 213 students. The school maintains a consistent culture of school improvement, with a clear focus on maximising student learning outcomes and building teacher capacity through ongoing professional learning and collaboration.

The school provides a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that caters for the diverse needs of all students. We are committed to preparing students for their future pathways by fostering curiosity, resilience and a love of learning. Student voice and leadership are highly valued, and students are provided with a range of leadership opportunities.

Student wellbeing and safety are central to all aspects of school life. Specimen Hill Primary School provides an inclusive, protected, secure and supportive learning environment where every child is known, valued and supported. We actively encourage all students to achieve their personal best and celebrate individual and collective success.

Our school values of Be Caring, Be a Learner and BeSafe underpin our work and guide the behaviours and expectations of our whole school community. The priority at Specimen Hill Primary School is to meet the individual learning needs of all students, enhance their learning opportunities and achievement,



and do so in conjunction with families and the community. The underlying philosophy is to facilitate lifelong development and the growth of students so that they can achieve their full potential as individuals and as members of a healthy and productive community. Parents, students and staff are strongly encouraged to work together in partnerships to support this improvement.

Parents are encouraged to become involved in the school as partners in students' educational journey. Parents can become involved in the school through various avenues. Specimen Hill Primary School prides itself on its strong partnerships with families and the wider community, working together to support every student to thrive.

Selection Criteria

KSC 1. Experience and sound knowledge of speech pathology techniques and the ability to develop, provide and evaluate speech pathology services and provide specialist advice on appropriate intervention strategies.

KSC 2. Demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive speech pathology services to students and families within an educational environment including speech and language assessment, reporting and the provision of advice on program delivery.

KSC 3. Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary professional team and contribute to the achievements of the team.

KSC 4.



A strong capacity to apply highly developed conceptual and analytical skills in the provision of student support services and work with children, young people and their families.

KSC 5. Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or broker professional learning, preferably for teachers and other relevant professionals, in the area of language and communication.

KSC 6. A highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people within the educational community and beyond.

Role

2 days p/w

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, se

📌 Speech Therapist (Bendigo)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Bendigo