Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 1486846
The Occupational Therapist at Yuille Park Community College will play a vital role in enhancing student learning, participation, and wellbeing across all year levels from Foundation to Year 12. They will work in partnership with teachers and school teams to implement inclusive practices and differentiated adjustments that support students with a broad range of learning and developmental needs.
They will deliver targeted therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups, aimed at improving students¿ engagement, functional independence, and ability to access the curriculum. Through comprehensive assessments, the Occupational Therapist will provide evidence-based recommendations to support individual students, specific cohorts, and whole-school approaches.
In addition to working directly with students, the Occupational Therapist will support the ongoing professional development of staff by sharing strategies that address sensory, emotional, behavioural, and organisational challenges. They will work collaboratively within the school¿s wellbeing, inclusion, and leadership teams, as well as liaise with families and external allied health providers.
By bringing strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, flexible approach, the Occupational Therapist will contribute significantly to a culture of inclusion and high expectations. Their work will positively impact student learning and wellbeing outcomes throughout the Yuille Park Community College community.
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
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Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Yuille Park Community College is a multi-campus college providing an innovative curriculum based around an inquiry approach to learning. Our school values are: Belonging, Effort, Empathy and Respect.
Students work in learning communities in multi-age groups, building relationships and participating in a range of programs designed to provide collaborative learning opportunities. Yuille Park Community College provides a rich and nurturing learning environment that engages students to develop Lifelong Learning skills in an atmosphere of cooperation, challenge and respect.
Our college reflects and enhances our community's commitment to the development of lifelong learning skills for young people in the community.
Grevillea campus offers learning for years Foundation to Yr8. The college provides learning experiences that connect to a modern world. Learning occurs in open space facilities in learning communities and provides various specialist programs including, STEM, Kitchen/garden program and the Arts to name a few. The Early Learning Centre (ELC) is also located on the Grevillea campus grounds and is managed by the college. The ELC offers occasional care for children of parents enrolled in our Young Parents program. Also offered is 3 and 4 year old Kinder where the learning environment is centred on children, families and a positive start to a child's educational journey.
The Yuille campus is a Flexible Learning Option (FLO) campus. This campus offers education for years 7 to 12. The Young Parents program operates on this site. The Victorian Pathways Certificate and Vocational Major are offered in the senior years of education at the Yuille Campus. This campus focuses on re-engagement and pathways to work or further education. Students are active participants in their learning journey to help reach their potential.