Empower Learning: School-Based Occupational Therapist

Therapy Coalition; Shire of West Wimmera; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging options

Yearly salary progression

Access to fleet cars

Structured supervision & mentoring

Job summary

Therapy Coalition seeks a motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Student Support Services team in Hamilton, VIC. You will support students to participate in learning by addressing functional, sensory, motor and self-regulation needs within schools.

You will travel around Hamilton and Portland, collaborating with schools, teachers and families to design tailored programs and assess progress for meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in occupational therapy or equivalent.
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A valid Working with Children Check.
• A current Australian Drivers' Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualised programs with teachers, parents/carers and relevant professionals, ensuring they are appropriate to each student’s age, strengths and needs.
• Document, monitor and report on student participation and progress, evaluating outcomes and guiding future programming.
• Provide information about equipment and barriers in the school environment as required.
• Conduct assessments of students in areas such as regulation, fine motor, self-care and social interactions.

Education

Graduate or postgraduate qualification in occupational therapy or equivalent

Registration with AHPRA

Working with Children Check

Current Australian Drivers' Licence

Job description

Therapy Coalition seeks a motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Student Support Services team in Hamilton, VIC. You will support students to participate in learning by addressing functional, sensory, motor and self-regulation needs within schools.

You will travel around Hamilton and Portland, collaborating with schools, teachers and families to design tailored programs and assess progress for meaningful outcomes.