Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1545937
Experience and sound knowledge of physiotherapy techniques and the ability to develop, provide and evaluate physiotherapy services and provide specialist advice on appropriate intervention strategies.
Demonstrated ability to deliver a comprehensive physiotherapy service to students and families within an educational environment including physiotherapy assessment and reporting and the provision of advice on program delivery.
Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
Strong capacity to apply highly developed assessment, conceptual and analytical skills in the provision of student support services and work with children, young people and their families.
Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or broker professional learning, preferably for teachers and other relevant professionals, in physiotherapy.
Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people within the education community and beyond.
To provide physiotherapy services to special students who have physical disabilities so they can have an optimal developmental chance and to prevent other secondary disabilities from happening.
To work as a member of the school professional team for the best outcome of the students
Assessing students who need physiotherapy services at the school.
Accepting referrals from transition reports and new cases from teaching staff as required.
Prioritising students for therapy requirements.
Practising therapeutic exercises and other treatments for needing students. I aim to help the students to be able to develop optimally with their individual conditions and at the same time, to prevent secondary damages from happening.
Training physiotherapy assistants.
Working with other therapists at the school (OTs and speech therapists) as a team for the best benefits of students.
Workings with teachers and teacher¿s assistants for support and implementation of physiotherapy programs.
To plan and support the delivery of school-based hydrotherapy program.
Maintaining documentations regarding therapy, parent¿s meetings and progresses of the student¿s receiving treatment.
Writing report on students¿ progress twice yearly to the principal, teachers and students¿ parents.
To liaise with Royal Children Hospital¿s GPs, surgeons and other specialists for assessment and further medical intervention if needed.
Attending appointments at the Royal Children Hospital with students, parents and specialist surgeons and doctors when needed.
Providing therapy and training for parents and carers at a student¿s home if he/she cannot attend school for medical reasons for a long time.
To write transition reports and recommendations for other physiotherapists and therapists when a student changes school
To assist in safe working practice training for staff members.
To stay up to date with current developments in paediatrics and rehabilitation (professional association membership, medical literatures, conferences)
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.
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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
Yarraville Special Developmental School (YSDS) is a small, vibrant school with a strong emphasis on building and maintaining positive relationships with families and the wider community. We currently support 100 students aged between 5 and 18 years, all with a diagnosis of moderate to severe intellectual disability.
At YSDS, students are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and flexible learning environment that values the individuality and ability of each student, empowering them to flourish and succeed.
Our dedicated teachers, education support staff, and allied health team work collaboratively to create rich learning experiences that foster growth, independence, and wellbeing. Guided by our school vision `Excellence in Learning¿ we strive to provide a strong foundation for continued learning, supporting every student to grow into a safe, respectful, and responsible citizen.