Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 5
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Loddon Mallee - Mildura
Reference: 1538175
SC1 Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality occupational therapy assessment, intervention and evidence-based practice to support children with diverse learning, sensory, motor and functional needs within an educational or paediatric setting.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate individual and small-group intervention programs that improve student participation, independence, engagement and educational outcomes.
SC3 Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive collaborative relationships with students, families, teachers, external agencies and multidisciplinary professionals.
SC4 Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting inclusive education through Disability Inclusion Profiles (DIPs), Individual Education Plans (IEPs), reasonable adjustments, assistive technology and sensory regulation strategies.
SC5 Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise competing demands, maintain accurate records and contribute positively as part of a multidisciplinary wellbeing team.
The Occupational Therapist plays a vital role in supporting student learning, wellbeing and participation by providing high-quality occupational therapy services within an inclusive educational setting.
Working collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, families and external professionals, the Occupational Therapist will assess students' sensory, motor, functional and self-regulation needs, develop evidence-based intervention programs, and build staff capacity to support successful participation in the classroom and school environment.
The role contributes to whole-school inclusive practices and supports students across all tiers of intervention through consultation, direct therapy and collaborative planning.
The Occupational Therapist will:
Conduct occupational therapy assessments to identify sensory, motor, self-regulation, functional and participation needs affecting student learning.
Develop, implement and evaluate individual and small-group intervention programs using evidence-based practice.
Provide recommendations and reasonable adjustments to improve student participation within classroom and playground environments.
Support the implementation of sensory regulation strategies, environmental modifications, movement programs and assistive technology where appropriate.
Collaborate with teachers, Education Support staff, school leaders, families and external agencies to develop coordinated support plans.
Contribute to Disability Inclusion Profiles (DIPs), Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Student Support Group meetings.
Build the capacity of school staff through coaching, professional learning and modelling effective strategies to support inclusion.
Maintain accurate assessment records, case notes and reports in accordance with professional and departmental requirements.
Manage occupational therapy resources and contribute to the ongoing development of whole-school inclusive practices.
Work collaboratively within the school's multidisciplinary wellbeing and inclusion team to improve educational and wellbeing outcomes for students.
Applicants must:
Hold a recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice, inclusive education and collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork.
Hold (or be eligible to obtain) a current Victorian Working with Children Check and satisfy all Department of Education employment requirements.
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
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview