Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: AH3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1957080
Employment type: This a part time 0.4 FTE, fixed term until 17th Dec 2027
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential?
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Student Support Services (SSS) team based in the Central Highlands Area.
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 0.4 FTE, fixed term position is located in the Student Support Services (SSS) Branch, Central Highlands Area, South Western Victoria Region. The fixed term contract will go until 17th Dec 2027. The Student Support Services Branch operates from the Ballarat office and includes schools from Trentham to Ararat and Waubra to Willaura, Linton, Bannockburn to Bacchus Marsh.
In your role, you will help children and young people achieve their educational goals and overcome barriers. You will contribute to this by:
Why Allied Health Professionals Choose Education
The work you do every day can help students participate, engage and thrive in education. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your expertise contributes to meaningful and lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.
Key selection criteria
We want to hear from you, if you have:
Qualifications
Other requirements
How 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
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values 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 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
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
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:
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Beth Sutton Student Support Services Team Leader via Email [email protected] or Phone 0400959394.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday, 25 November 2026