School-Based Occupational Therapist: Empower Students

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government invites applications for a full-time Occupational Therapist to join Endeavour Hills Specialist School in Melbourne's southern suburbs on a fixed-term arrangement.

You will work with transdisciplinary teams to deliver therapeutic supports within class programs, conduct assessments, support families, contribute to school improvement initiatives, and provide professional learning for staff; opportunities to coordinate clinical placements.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist and be registered with AHPRA.
• Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check.
• At least 1 year experience employed as an Occupational Therapist in a relevant setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access the school curriculum by implementing therapeutic supports within class programs.
• Work collaboratively with transdisciplinary teams to deliver programs and interventions relevant to your scope of practice.
• Contribute to school improvement initiatives, such as SWPBS, or implementation of the Berry Street model or Communication Accessible Schools.
• Deliver and/or contribute to professional learning for school staff.
• Work closely with students and their families to support communication across the home and school environment.
• Have opportunity to support junior staff within the relative therapy stream and coordinate clinical placement programs for undergraduate Occupational Therapy students.
• Complete assessments and reports for Disability Inclusion Profile development.
• Attend meetings eg, staff, therapy and care team meetings.
• Management and maintain Occupational Therapy resources.

Job description

The Victorian Government invites applications for a full-time Occupational Therapist to join Endeavour Hills Specialist School in Melbourne's southern suburbs on a fixed-term arrangement.

You will work with transdisciplinary teams to deliver therapeutic supports within class programs, conduct assessments, support families, contribute to school improvement initiatives, and provide professional learning for staff; opportunities to coordinate clinical placements.