Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - School Readiness Program
Cranbourne, VIC, AU, 3977
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About the Role:
Join our School Readiness Team as a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist on a full-time fixed-term basis until August 2027.
In this role you will work with kindergarten educators and families in their communities to build capacity to support young children’s learning in the areas of communication (speech, language and communication development), motor skills (fine and gross motor development) and wellbeing (social and emotional development and regulation). You will enhance the professional and parenting practices of educators and families - using evidence-based practice.
You will work in collaboration with educators and families to build their capability to create an environment for kindergarten aged children that promotes:
- Improved speech, language, social interaction and early literacy outcomes
- Self-regulation and positive and pro-social behaviours
- Social and emotional wellbeing and mastery of everyday tasks
You will be required to:
- Collaborate with and travel to kindergartens and Department of Education and Training (DET) area staff across Dandenong, Casey, and Cardinia areas to plan the effective use of their allied health entitlement
- Strengthen the capability of educators and families to support children through coaching, modelling, group training, case consultations, and other discipline-specific strategies
- Deliver child-focused support in speech pathology or occupational therapy to kindergartens, families, and communities
About Us:
The School Readiness team is an integral part of the Child and Family Program at Monash Health. This exciting initiative provides kindergartens with access to quality programs and support, helping children make the most of their early learning.
Kindergartens within Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia areas receive school readiness funding, with access to allied health being one of a number of supports available to kindergartens. Through the funding, kindergartens with large numbers of educationally disadvantaged children will receive increased allied health support.
The wider multi-disciplinary team is comprised of numerous disciplines that focus on assessment and Child and Family focused care. The program consists of Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Dieticians, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Community Development Workers AHA'S and Family Support Workers.
We are committed to working with communities, families and individuals who have poor health outcomes and to providing high quality, multidisciplinary programs which embrace child and family centred practice, evidence-based practice, and the Social Model of Health.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Appropriate graduate qualification in Speech Therapy or Occupational Therapy
- Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia OR current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience, with at least one in paediatrics
- Experience in providing clinical paediatric services
- Demonstrated skill in supervision and promoting the growth and development of staff
- Drivers Licence
In Return:
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
- Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Lara Challaghan on 0438 027 563.
- Occupational Therapist Position Description can be found here
- Occupational Therapist Role Statemenet can be found here
- Speech Pathologist Position Description can be found here
- Speech Pathologist Role Statement can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply:
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 28 August, 2025.