Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: AH3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Grampians - Horsham
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1943577
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential?
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Student Support Services (SSS) team based in the Horsham office of Wimmera South West.
Occupational Therapist
As an Occupational Therapist in Student Support Services, you will help students participate fully in learning by supporting their functional, sensory, motor and self-regulation needs within educational environments.
This is an opportunity to work proactively with schools to create inclusive learning environments and support students to achieve meaningful educational outcomes.
Why Student Support Services?
SSS is made up of a broad range of allied health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, occupational therapists and behavioural analysts.
We work in multi-disciplinary teams across Victoria, partnering with schools to improve student access, participation, engagement and achievement.
About the role
This full-time, ongoing role is based at the Horsham Office, in the Wimmera South West area. Work in Horsham while making a genuine difference across the broader Wimmera region. This varied role will see you travel regularly to rural communities (e.g. Warracknabeal, Rainbow, Stawell, Murtoa and Nhill), building relationships and supporting local schools, students and families.
In this role, you will support children and young people to achieve their educational goals, participate fully in school life and overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing. You will:
Why Allied Health Professionals Choose Education
The work you do every day can help students participate, engage and thrive in education, and help your colleagues grow in their practice. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your expertise contributes to meaningful and lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications
Accreditation
To apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter, responding to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the attached position description.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and subject to other pre-employment checks. Any information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Further information and accessibility requirements
For more details about the role or inquiries, please contact: Larissa Fleuchar via Manager- Student Support Services Wimmera South West Area via [email protected].
If you require assistance with the recruitment process, accessibility requirements or adjustments, please contact Larissa Fleuchar or the Department of Education's People Division via email: [email protected]
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education aims to provide every student in Victoria with equal access to high-quality public education. Our vision is to enhance student experiences and wellbeing and provide educators with the resources they need to guide young people.
We are committed to working with our staff and partners to deliver our vision for students and educators across Victoria.
For more information about working in education, visit the links below:
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applications close on 11.59pm on Saturday 29 August 2026.