Medical Pathologist jobs in Melbourne VIC

An exciting opportunity exists for highly self-motivated Speech Pathologists (AH2) to join Student Support Services (SSS) working in the Department of Education (DE) Inner East Area. New Graduates are welcome. The Department of Education is looking for skilled and driven Speech Pathologists to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) teams in supporting schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress to achieving their educational goals and development potential. If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential, and like working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team - then a role in the Student Support Services is the job for you.

Why Student Support Services?

SSS comprise a broad range of Allied Health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers.

Working in SSS is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life of children and young people, their families, schools, and communities. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a common goal, and you will be well supported to use your professional skills and knowledge to provide specialised support at the individual, group, school, and area level.

As part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team, you will work to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing.

What can we offer you?

The work we do matters greatly, and there are few comparable opportunities to shape the life of children and young people for the better.

You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:

• flexible working arrangements
• professional development and learning opportunities
• embedded Professional Supervision Framework
• supportive team environment
• access to fleet cars (subject to availability)
• a laptop, phone and where required for the role an iPad
• access to an extensive assessment and therapy resource library
• a competitive salary with salary progression
• a range of salary packaging options, and
• generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave.

We know that the success of our State depends on the success of our people. If you are driven by a desire to contribute to the big picture, and the future success of our children and our State, then a career working in our SSS allied health workforce is for you.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description or contact SSS Team Leader, Cathy Stamos via ekaterini.stamos@education.vic.gov.au. The position is AH2, full time, ongoing and based within the SSS in the Inner East Team, North East Victoria Region at the Glen Waverley office.

Required: A graduate or post-graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.

How to Apply

When applying for this position ensure you submit Key Selection Criteria responses along with your resume.

Further information:

For more information regarding the Department's Allied Health Workforce and working in Regions visit the links below:

DET Allied Health Careers

Regional Careers (education.vic.gov.au)

Additional information about the Department's regional model is available via this link- Regions (education.vic.gov.au).

Further Information

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 1 November 2026.