School-Based Occupational Therapist

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Melton Secondary College in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its Disability Inclusion team. You will provide school-based OT services, conduct assessments and develop practical adjustments to support students' learning and independence.

You will work with teachers, support staff and families, maintain confidential records, and translate clinical recommendations into classroom strategies while upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience engaging with young adults and school communities.
• Ability to provide OT services within a school setting including assessment and recommendations.
• Strong ability to communicate with teachers, families and external professionals.
• Excellent organisational and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional observations and assessments across classrooms and school environments to identify barriers affecting students' engagement, independence, regulation, organisation, communication and participation.
• Translate identified functional needs into practical, evidence-informed strategies and adjustments that can be implemented within the educational environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, Education Support staff, Inclusion staff and families to develop, implement and monitor personalised adjustments that enable students to access learning and participate alongside their peers.
• Provide specialist advice and evidence to support Disability Inclusion Profile applications, particularly in identifying functional needs and demonstrating the adjustments required to support participation.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality, measurable adjustment plans within Individual Education Plans, Student Support Group processes and other personalised planning.
• Build staff capacity through classroom observation, modelling, coaching, consultation and professional learning focused on inclusive practice and functional adjustments.
• Develop practical resources, exemplars and adjustment guides that enable staff to confidently implement inclusive strategies within everyday classroom practice.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Student engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation and records

Education

Current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Melton Secondary College in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its Disability Inclusion team. You will provide school-based OT services, conduct assessments and develop practical adjustments to support students' learning and independence.

You will work with teachers, support staff and families, maintain confidential records, and translate clinical recommendations into classroom strategies while upholding professional standards.