Allied Health Assistant

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria, including Ngurraga School in Melbourne, seeks an Allied Health Assistant to support allied health programs and direct student support for students with complex needs.

The role involves collaboration with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and teachers, delivering targeted interventions, and maintaining documentation and resources to promote wellbeing, independence and participation in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with intellectual disabilities and complex needs.
• Ability to implement allied health programs under supervision.
• Experience with AAC and visual supports for communication.
• Collaborative teamwork with multidisciplinary staff and families.
• Ability to document and monitor student progress, maintain data.

Responsibilities

• Support allied health program implementation under supervision.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support communication, regulation, and independence.
• Maintain resources and therapy materials and document progress.
• Collaborate with therapists, teachers and families in planning.
• Uphold student dignity, safety and wellbeing with person-centred approach.

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – South Melbourne VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Ngurraga School is a new, purpose-built specialist school located in Werribee South, within Melbourne's rapidly growing western suburbs. Established in 2026, the school will expand to provide education for students from Prep to Year 12 in 2027, catering for students with mild to profound intellectual disabilities.

Our school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their individual potential. Through personalised, evidence-based teaching, a strong focus on communication, wellbeing and independence, and a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, we strive to deliver meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for life beyond school.

At Ngurraga School, we are committed to challenging the status quo, striving for excellence and continuously improving the way we teach, lead and support our students. Our school values underpin our decisions, relationships and daily practices, fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusion, respect and collaboration.

As a growing school, Ngurraga offers an exciting opportunity for passionate and dedicated professionals to help shape an innovative and forward-thinking school community. We are equally committed to supporting our staff, recognising that professional excellence is built on a foundation of wellbeing, work-life balance, collaboration and meaningful professional growth.

Join our growing team and be part of a school that challenges thinking, values its people and strives to make a genuine difference in the lives of every student.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Experience Supporting Students with Complex and Diverse Needs

Demonstrated experience working directly with children and young people with intellectual disabilities, including students with complex communication, sensory, physical, behavioural and personal care needs. Please provide specific examples of how you have adapted your approach to meet individual student needs and support meaningful participation, engagement and independence.

SC2 Implementation of Allied Health Programs and Interventions

Demonstrated experience implementing individualised allied health programs and therapeutic strategies under the direction of qualified allied health professionals, including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and other relevant practitioners. Please provide practical examples of your involvement in delivering interventions, monitoring student responses and contributing to the achievement of individual student goals.

SC3 Communication, Regulation and Student Engagement

Demonstrated experience supporting students with complex communication and sensory regulation needs, including the practical use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), visual supports, sensory strategies and positive behaviour support approaches. Applicants must provide examples of strategies they have personally implemented to improve student communication, emotional regulation, engagement and participation in learning.

SC4 Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with allied health professionals, teachers, Education Support staff and families to deliver consistent, individualised student support. Please provide examples of how you have contributed to collaborative planning, implemented professional recommendations, communicated student progress and supported consistent practices across learning environments.

SC5 Professional Practice, Initiative and Student-Centred Support

Demonstrated ability to work independently within the scope of an Allied Health Assistant role, exercise sound judgement, maintain accurate documentation and respond flexibly to the changing needs of students in a specialist school environment. Please provide examples of how you have demonstrated initiative, maintained student safety, dignity and wellbeing, and contributed to improvements in student outcomes while working under appropriate professional supervision.

Role

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
• Assisting within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
• Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Allied Health Program Implementation

• Support the implementation of individualised allied health programs under the direction and supervision of qualified Allied Health professionals, including Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists.
• Deliver targeted interventions and activities that support students' communication, sensory regulation, motor development, functional skills and independence.
• Assist with the preparation, organisation and maintenance of therapeutic resources, equipment and learning materials.
• Support the integration of allied health recommendations and strategies into classroom routines and everyday learning environments.
• Observe, record and communicate student responses and progress to relevant Allied Health professionals.

Direct Student Support

• Provide individual and small-group support to students with intellectual disabilities and complex learning, communication, sensory, physical and behavioural needs.
• Implement strategies that promote student engagement, participation, independence and inclusion across school environments.
• Support students to access and use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, including PODD, communication devices and visual supports, as directed by Speech Pathologists.
• Assist students to participate in sensory motor programs, regulation activities and functional skill development.
• Promote student dignity, choice, safety and wellbeing through respectful, person-centred approaches.

Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Practice

• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, teachers, Education Support staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist Allied Health professionals to communicate and demonstrate recommended strategies to classroom teams.
• Participate in relevant team meetings, student planning discussions and professional learning opportunities.
• Support consistent implementation of student goals, engagement plans and allied health recommendations across school settings.
• Contribute observations and practical feedback to inform ongoing student planning and review.

Documentation, Monitoring and Administration

• Maintain accurate and timely records of student participation, intervention activities and progress in accordance with school procedures.
• Collect relevant observational data to support Allied Health professionals in evaluating interventions and student outcomes.
• Assist with the preparation and updating of student resources, communication supports and therapy materials.
• Maintain organised and accessible Allied Health resources, equipment and intervention spaces.
• Follow school policies and procedures relating to privacy, confidentiality, child safety, infection control and occupational health and safety.

Professional Practice and Continuous Improvement

• Work within the defined scope of the Allied Health Assistant role, following the direction and supervision of qualified Allied Health professionals.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and sound professional judgement when responding to the diverse and changing needs of students.
• Actively participate in professional learning, supervision and feedback to strengthen skills and practice.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of whole-school allied health systems, processes and practices.
• Uphold Ngurraga School's values and contribute to a positive, inclusive and collaborative school culture.
• Demonstrate a commitment to challenging existing practices, striving for excellence and improving outcomes for students.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 (seeWorkplace 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*******@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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

• 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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal