Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Education & Inclusion

Government schools; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid school holiday periods

Job summary

Government schools in Geelong are seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support four primary schools: Chilwell PS, Newtown PS, Ashby PS and Hamlyn Banks PS. The role focuses on inclusive learning, wellbeing and equitable access for students with disabilities.

You will work across schools, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, teachers, parents and allied health partners, delivering student-centred OT services and adjustments to maximise engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and deliver a comprehensive student-centred Occupational Therapy service to individuals in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, teaching staff, parents/carers and community members, including highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, to accept supervision as required, and an ability to seek support and implement recommendations.
• Experience and knowledge in providing and supporting interventions that address sensory processing, social learning, self-regulation, motor planning, functional skills and play for students.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students who present with complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Move between four schools, working with identified students and members of staff including the Leadership Team from each school.
• Collaborate with school leadership and staff to plan and deliver supports.
• Provide specialised interventions to support student learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independent work

Communication skills

Sensory processing

Social learning

Self-regulation

Motor planning

Functional skills

Play

Job description

Government schools in Geelong are seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support four primary schools: Chilwell PS, Newtown PS, Ashby PS and Hamlyn Banks PS. The role focuses on inclusive learning, wellbeing and equitable access for students with disabilities.

You will work across schools, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, teachers, parents and allied health partners, delivering student-centred OT services and adjustments to maximise engagement and outcomes.