Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1511233
Key Selection Criteria 1:
Demonstrated capacity to provide appropriate Occupational Therapy assessments and services for students aged 4-12 years.
Key Selection Criteria 2:
Demonstrated ability to consult with staff and families, and provide information, resources and professional development, particularly related to self-regulation and fine motor skills.
Key Selection Criteria 3:
Excellent skills in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in setting goals, delivering programs and reviewing student progress.
Key Selection Criteria 4:
Outstanding interpersonal, communication and reporting skills in working with staff, students, families and the wider community.
Key Selection Criteria 5:
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and the capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice relevant to special schools.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
1. Effective assessment monitoring and reporting of students' individual needs
2. Implement therapeutic programs through individual, small group or whole class settings.
3. Provide support to students' families or carers through direct and indirect means eg. meetings and developing / providing resources.
4. Effective organisation management and promotion of teamwork
5. Effective communication skills. Evidence of professionally sensitive communication with parents / carers and students
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
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.
Willmott Park Primary School is located in a lovely culdesac of Craigieburn.
Currently we have a total of 620 students enrolled for 2025.
Our school is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school and parents/carers to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We always foster positive relationships and communicate with each other in a respectful and open manner.
Developing confidence and resilience is a key foundation in all curriculum with the inclusion of a range of specialist subjects and extracurricular activities. As a result of catering for the whole child, students learn to build relationships, be literate, numerate and curious.
Willmott Park Primary School¿s values are Responsibility, Respect and Achievement.
We show Respect at our school by respecting ourselves, our school and everyone, whilst showing kindness.
We also understand that our choices have an impact on those around us.
We show Responsibility at our school by acknowledging and taking responsibility for our actions and choices, taking care of our school and of our community and being responsible for our learning.
We show Achievement by striving for excellence in both academics and behaviour and having a growth mindset to set and achieve our goals both inside and outside of the classroom.
Wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do. Wellbeing for students, staff and our community. We have a highly established Care Team and Wellbeing Team. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school, catering for differences and placing a high priority on the wellbeing of all stakeholders. We are an accredited Silver Level School Wide Positive Behaviour School and are Humanitarian Rights Ambassador Leaders.
The school believes in continuous improvement and high standards of teaching and student learning outcomes. Teachers at the school work collaboratively and support each other to improve student outcomes and their own professional practice. All staff are supported in Professional Learning, current and evidenced based pedagogy and the ability to continue to be lifelong learners, just like our students.
We are the stepping stone to many exciting possibilities for our students¿ futures.
Tours are welcome for perspective applicants, please call the Principal Carmel Guglielmino on 9305 6639.