Occupational Therapist

Department of Education Victoria; Torquay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Torquay P-6 College sits on the Surf Coast and serves about 550 students. This Education Support leadership role is accountable for developing and delivering key services integral to the school's operation.

As part of the leadership team, you will contribute to ensuring a safe, stimulating environment with strong community involvement and a commitment to excellence. The position requires collaboration with teachers, parents and the wider department to support student wellbeing and learning

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Occupational Therapist with appropriate qualifications.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the leadership team within a school, responsible for the management of the following:
• Qualified Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Education

Bachelor/Certificate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Torquay VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Torquay P-6 College sits on the beautiful Surf Coast.
With strong community values and a reputation for innovation, Torquay College students enjoy a rich curriculum in a stimulating, safe and supportive environment.
Our 550 students are actively engaged in developing critical thinking, technological and communication skills to equip them as 21st Century citizens.
The facilities of our school include an Environmental Centre with aviary and wetlands to embrace our natural environment, community learning spaces, art studios, well-resourced library, multimedia and performing art studios, edible gardens, chicken house, student-managed cafe, basketball stadium, soccer pitch, athletics track, tennis courts and grassed oval.
Our values and programs reflect the high priority and commitment of our parents and community for excellence in a positive and caring environment.

Selection Criteria

The school must enter Selection Criteria as developed by the school for Education Support positions at this level and range. Delete this statement as part of that process.

Role

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Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accountable for the development and delivery of key services that are integral to the effective operation of a school/s.Provides a range of services and/or undertakes the analysis of complex problems that form part of the policy framework.

A school or group of schools would need to have the necessary diversity and complexity to create a role at range 5.Management of a major school or district initiative, project or Department targeted strategy would be an indicator depending on the breadth of management responsibilities.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

As a member of the leadership team within a school/s responsible for the management of the following:

• Qualified Occulaptional Theripist.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

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