Occupational Therapist

Government schools

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Applications close Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong

Reference: 1486031

Location Profile

Hamlyn Views School is a Special Developmental School for students Foundation to Year 12 located in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. It opened in 2018 and as a Public Private Partnership School will be maintained to a standard for 25 years. All students have a diagnosed moderate to severe intellectual disability, some with associated conditions, including a significant percentage on the autism spectrum.

Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of inclusive education that promotes individuality, fosters innovation and sets high expectations for all whilst our school values align with our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support expectations - Learning, Safety and Respect. Our motto Facing the Future depicts our desire to create effective partnerships with all community members to support improved learning, wellbeing and post-school pathways for our students. Our School Strategic Plan 2020-2024 guides whole school improvement, assisted by the implementation of Data Wise collaborative data inquiry by educators in Professional Learning Communities. We will undertake a School Review in term 2, 2024.

We want our students to have the best learning opportunities, support and care to ensure they reach their full potential and become valued, contributing members of their community. To achieve this our curriculum, assessment and pedagogical approaches are based on the latest evidence-informed research.

A multi-disciplinary team of Allied Health and Wellbeing professionals are employed to provide the necessary expertise and support that promotes student access to the curriculum and the successful attainment of the Individual Education Plan goals.

Through our commitment to Respectful Relationships, Safe Schools and zero tolerance for any form of child abuse, racism or discrimination, we aim to build a culture of respect for diversity, gender equality and safety.

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Occupational Therapist keen to be part of our professional and collaborative learning community, committed to excellence and equity for all, and eager to be part of the exciting educational journey of a growing school.

Selection Criteria

• SC1. Ability to deliver assessment, intervention, and education as an Occupational Therapist in a special developmental school, using evidence-based strategies to support regulation, play, transport, fine motor skills, manual handling, use of adaptive technology, executive function, and personal, domestic and community daily living skills.
• SC2. Understanding of and commitment to supporting students with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring diagnoses to engage in school activities.
• SC3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, families, staff, and external professionals.
• SC4. Ability to work within a trans-disciplinary team and deliver professional learning and resources to build staff capacity in Occupational Therapy practices.
• SC5. Knowledge of adaptive equipment and strategies to support participation, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• SC6. Demonstrated ability to complete high-quality Occupational Therapy reports and assessments that inform goal setting and intervention planning.

Role

• Design and implement programs in collaboration with teachers, parents / carers, according to students' individual needs and based on developmental level and age appropriateness.
• Document, record, and accurately report on student involvement, evaluate progress and make recommendations for future programming.
• Provide information about assistive technology and physical barriers within the school environment as required by staff, parents / carers.
• Attend meetings e.g. staff, therapy and case conferences.
• Manage and maintain Occupational Therapy resources
• Supporting student safe access to the contract and school buses through assessment, reports and plans.

Responsibilities

• Effective assessment monitoring and reporting of students' individual needs
• Implement therapeutic programs through individual, small group or whole class settings.
• Provide support to students' families or carers through direct and indirect means eg. meetings and developing / providing resources.
• Effective organisation management and promotion of teamwork
• Effective communication skills. Evidence of professionally sensitive communication with parents / carers and students
• Supervision of Allied Health Assistants and Occupational Therapy students.

The Occupational Therapy role at Hamlyn Views School will include responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services aligned with providing advice and support to staff in relation to sensory needs awareness and enhanced fine and gross motor skill development. The individual in the role will seek to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, operations and/or educational programs in order to improve student outcomes. In liaison with the leadership team, the person in the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how specific targets and goals are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

Professional learning and advice to staff, in order to achieve the expected outcomes, is a key responsibility. Senior management will be provided with timely advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. The individual will be supported within an Allied Health team and by Leadership.

Who May Apply

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor or postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Current Working With Children Check (Employee).
• Demonstrated counselling experience within a youth, education or wellbeing context.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value 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 roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

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

DE Values

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

Other Information

• Responses to Selection Criteria should be limited to no more than one page per criteria.
• The name and contact details, including mobile phone numbers and email addresses, of three referees should be included with the application.
• Candidates will be informed if other referees other than those nominated are to be contacted as per DET policy.
• A virtual school tour can be accessed on the school website. Further information about the role is available by contacting the Principal

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

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Applications close Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted 4 August 2025