Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: 1479597
The College encourages the pursuit of excellence by all members of our learning community. A comprehensive, curriculum is offered to all students based on the Victorian F-10 Framework. Students at Years 8, 9 and 10 have some choice in their subject selections, including specialisms in sports (ADP) and the arts (ACA) and at Year 10, VCE and VET subjects.
The College's student support structure consists of Year Level Leaders working in neighbourhoods with House Advisors, Group Advisors, The Student Support Team and the Principal team. In addition to the Assistant Principals for organisation, community and learning, Timetabler and Daily Organiser, Heads of Curriculum and Learning Specialists, the College has staff responsible for Special Learning Programs, Information Technology and Pathways advice.
The College has an outstanding record of success in extra-curricular activities including Mathematics, Science and Languages competitions. The College actively encourages students to participate in sporting teams, the performing arts and leadership opportunities.
A well qualified, experienced and dedicated staff, are constantly involved in professional development to improve teaching and learning. Staff seek to role model lifelong learning as part of the College learning community. The staff are committed to every student succeeding.
A representative College Council works through a collaborative committee system to set the priorities of the College. The cooperative and positive involvement of the staff members, parents and students in this process is an important feature of our community.
The College has a very active student voice program, led by the Student Representative Council. They play a key role in all areas of the program.
As part of the Bendigo Education Plan, the College was rebuilt in 2009. It has open classrooms with facilities for science, technology, music and photography. Facilities for recreation and physical education programs are provided by a three court indoor stadium, an oval, synthetic grassed soccer pitch, well developed grounds and the regular use of nearby community venues.
The College is one of a cluster of similar schools in the Bendigo area. This collegiate co-operates to provide shared programs and activities such as: instrumental music, combined college bands, regional sports, student support services, library resourcing and professional development. The College works closely with its associate primary schools to achieve a smooth transition from Year 6 to Year 7, and with Bendigo Senior Secondary College, for students making the transition from Year 10 to Year 11.
A wide range of co-curricula learning opportunities including camps at all year levels. A Work Experience program for Year 10¿s is also conducted throughout the year.
Bendigo South East College is proud of the achievements of its students and looks forward to further enhancing opportunities for them.
The Bendigo South East College website is www.bse.vic.edu.au
Selection Criteria
SC1. An understanding of the role of Occupational therapy in a school for students with disabilities, mental health and physical health needs.
SC2. Developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work as a member of transdisciplinary teams and to be supportive of wider school initiatives.
SC3. Ability to maintain appropriate documentation including record keeping, therapy goals and plans, and assessments of student achievements.
SC4. High level communication with a range of stakeholders.
SC5. Knowledge of the use and application of a wide range of interventions to assist children to participate in school-based activities including play,
sensory regulations, fine/gross motor and self-care.
Bendigo South East Secondary College is seeking a skilled and passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our multidisciplinary wellbeing and inclusion team on a part-time, contracted basis. The successful applicant will work across the school environment to enhance the participation, engagement, and learning outcomes of students, particularly those with disability or additional needs.
This role plays a critical part in the Disability Inclusion reform, with a strong focus on supporting the Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) process by providing specialised assessments and consultation as a discipline-specific overlay. The OT will work collaboratively with students, staff, families, and external stakeholders to inform planning, intervention, and inclusive classroom practices.
Operating in collaboration with the Assistant Principal and the wellbeing team where relevant. This position will:
Key Responsibilities:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value 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 roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview