Key Worker - Speech Pathologist SRF

About the Opportunity

Be part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team dedicated to assisting educators to set goals, plan services and embed change through consultation, coaching, training and modelling. Our dynamic team thrives on innovation and our collaborative approach means you are always well supported. Engage in diverse environments where each day brings new experiences.

What will you do?

• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and service partners, including educators and nominated supervisors to build and maintain effective learning partnerships, under a capacity building framework
• Work with the MCM School Readiness team to define and deliver cohesive and meaningful support within the parameters of school readiness funding
• Build the capacity of educators on their identified goal and support to embed practice change through consultation, training, coaching and modelling, while working alongside our discipline specific colleagues
• Utilise your understanding of child development to evaluate and deliver evidence-based, holistic interventions for children
• Be proactive in your learning by participating in monthly supervision, monthly peer supervision and generous professional development- specialize in your areas of interest
• Be part of a team, whilst managing your own schedule and flexible working arrangements

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Work in a well-established team
• Additional purchase leave available
• Access to tax effective NFP salary packaging arrangements (which equates to $15,900) and supportive work/life balance provisions
• Extensive in-house individual supervision by senior therapists
• Laptop and mobile phone are supplied
• Regular case conference discussions where you can feel supported and collaborate with your team mates

• Travel reimbursement

   

   

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Essential:

• A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience working with pre-school aged children
• Experience and demonstrable knowledge of early childhood education, and keenness to work within the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). Understanding of the current context, themes and trends of families with kindergarten-aged children
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, to implement effective caseload management strategies
• Current Working with Children Check
• Valid driver’s licence, own vehicle and the ability to travel within the northern suburbs, western suburbs or regional centres depending on your base

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on 30 April 2026, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter. Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.