Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1503224
1. Proven ability to conduct and analyse comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, write reports when/as required and develop strategies and intervention plans to ensure optimal outcomes and classroom engagement.
2. Demonstrated ability to implement individual and group evidence based occupational therapy interventions for students with motor, sensory, executive functioning and emotional challenges, helping them to improve their participation and engagement in school activities and enhance their overall well-being.
3. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, (including classroom teachers, teachers of the deaf, speech pathologists, and psychologists) to design and implement effective evidence based interventions that address students' needs.
4. Strong skills in working with families to provide guidance, resources, and support that fosters student development both in school and at home, promoting a holistic approach to student growth.
5. Active participation in Individual Education Plan meetings, contributing to the development of personalised educational goals and ensuring that the therapeutic strategies align with each student's specific needs and objectives.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist to join our team at Mount View Primary School. In this role, you will work closely with students who are deaf/hard of hearing, as well as their families, classroom teachers, teachers of the deaf, speech pathologists and psychologist. You will provide targeted occupational therapy services to students who may also face additional challenges including but not limited to motor planning, dyslexia, working memory, sensory processing differences, executive function, theory of mind, attention.
This position involves a collaborative approach to ensure each student's individual needs are met, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. You will have access to a wide range of resources and support to help you succeed in making a meaningful impact on students' development and learning
Participate in IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings and contribute to the development and monitoring of personalised educational goals.
We invite applications from qualified occupational therapists who demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and collaborating with teachers to deliver programs that support students¿ readiness to learn and engage.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit the following:
¿ A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
¿ A current resume detailing relevant experience and personal details (name, email, and telephone numbers).
¿ Names and contact details (telephone and email) of two referees who can attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we take this action.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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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
Mount View Primary School, established in 1965, is situated in the suburb of Glen Waverley. The projected 2025 enrolment is 920 students. This figure includes 28 students enrolled in the school¿s Deaf Facility.
The school is proud of the diverse cultural representation which reflects the characteristics of the local community. A school neighbourhood boundary was introduced in 2011, and the school population mainly comprises students living locally. Students are grouped into forty-one single year level classes across the school.
School facilities feature a diverse range of classroom arrangements, including two original Light Timber Construction blocks (1965), a Visual Arts complex (c1975), a full-size Gymnasium (2003), a Performing Arts Centre (c2005), Senior Learning Centre (2012) and a range of contemporary portable classrooms.
Outdoor facilities include three fully equipped playgrounds, a fully sheltered outdoor basketball court, a large synthetic sports field and a school owned, shared use, community oval.
Staffing
The 2025 School Structure comprises:
· Principal
· 2 Assistant Principals
· 2 Leading Teacher
· 2 Learning Specialists
· 40 Classroom Teachers
· 8 Teachers of the Deaf
· 4 Teachers of English as an Additional Language
· 3 Mandarin teachers
· 2 Performing Arts teachers
· 3 Physical Education teachers
· 4 Visual Arts teachers
· 2 Reading Support teachers
· 1 Graduate Support teacher
· 1 Tutor
· 8 Educational Support Officers (Integration Aides)
· Business Manager
· Human Resource Manager
· Office Administration/Reception
· Librarian
· Finance Officer
· 2 School Nurses
· 2 Speech Pathologists
· 1 Grounds & Facilities Staff
· 1 Technical Support Staff
Values
Mount View Primary School has adopted the public sector values which are set out in the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees. They are:
· Responsiveness
· Integrity
· Impartiality
· Accountability
· Respect
· Leadership
· Human Rights
The Department and the Mount View Primary School Values underpin how we interact with colleagues, learners and families, members of the community, suppliers and government.