Student placement program

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Speech Pathology for Schools (SPS) is proud of our partnership with several universities in Victoria. Mentors are onsite at schools with students each day of placement led by a Clinical Educator to be sure all students receive a high quality experience.  The SPS Work place learning program offers speech pathology students: 

• Experience working as a school based speech pathologist with a diverse caseload 

• A focus on school based assessment, analysis of data, formulating of measurable goals including a deep understanding of the evidence behind these practices. 

• Implementation of evidence-based practices for assessment and intervention. 

• Teaching days where students come together as a group, share experiences and learn about topics related to the role of speech pathology integrated into a school community. 

• An opportunity to attend one of our quarterly conferences.   

• Strong candidates for career opportunities within SPS, e.g. our Early Career Jump start program.   

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Jumpstart program

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The SPS Jump Start Program is perfect for final year speech pathology students looking to get a head start in a career as a school-based speech pathologist.  It offers up to 5x paid learning opportunities, where you can observe how our experienced Speech Pathologists work in our partner schools.  We endeavour to be flexible around your studying commitments, and provide you with a range of experiences, as service delivery looks very different in each school. 

 

The Jump Start Program:  

• Offers casual based employment with eligibility for permanent employment upon graduation; 

• Gives you a deeper insight into how school-based speech pathology services can be delivered, and what collaboration with schools can look like; 

• Offers opportunities to observe a range of school-based speech pathology supports, such as assessment, individual or group therapy, staff training, or whole-class sessions; 

• Expands your knowledge base and skills to work as a school-based speech pathologist; 

• Provides an opportunity to attend one of our quarterly conferences.

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Application process: 

We will be running 2 intakes this year, and interviews will take place on these dates: 

• Intake 1 - Wed 3rd Jun 2026 (applications close 12 May 2026) 

• Intake 2 - Wed 26th Aug 2026 (applications close 4 Aug 2026) ​​​