Paediatric School OT: In-Class Therapy & Access

government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Melton West Primary School in Melton, VIC, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team. The role involves delivering functional assessments, assisting students’ participation and independence, and collaborating with teachers and families to support learning.

You will provide evidence-based, child-centred services, advise on assistive technology, and contribute to classroom strategies that enhance inclusion across the school.

Qualifications

• Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Functional assessment
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Assistive technology

Responsibilities

• Completing functional and occupational assessments to understand barriers to participation.
• Assessing how a student's physical, sensory, cognitive, fine motor, visual-perceptual and executive functioning skills impact curriculum access.
• Working directly within classrooms to analyse learning tasks and identify barriers to participation.
• Modifying classroom activities and learning tasks to improve accessibility.
• Recommending and prescribing assistive technology and specialised equipment.
• Supporting positioning, seating, access and functional participation within learning environments.

Job description

Melton West Primary School in Melton, VIC, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team. The role involves delivering functional assessments, assisting students’ participation and independence, and collaborating with teachers and families to support learning.

You will provide evidence-based, child-centred services, advise on assistive technology, and contribute to classroom strategies that enhance inclusion across the school.