School-Based Occupational Therapist: Student Wellbeing

Department of Education; City of Latrobe; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Victoria is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide high level Allied Health support for school age students, enhancing learning and wellbeing. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver services and lead initiatives that support diverse educational needs.

You will coordinate wellbeing interventions, advise schools and teachers, and collaborate with community partners to ensure holistic care and timely responses for students.

Qualifications

• Graduate or post-graduate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Knowledge of student wellbeing issues and working with schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing high level Allied Health support services to school age students to improve student learning.
• Undertaking advanced wellbeing interventions that support students and schools.
• Assisting the coordination of student support services within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contributing to student wellbeing policy development.
• Providing leadership within a multi-disciplinary student support team.
• Supporting teachers in development of educational programs for students with additional needs.
• Providing authoritative professional advice on student wellbeing issues.
• Collaborating with other student support services in complex cases.
• Liaising with community service organisations and hospitals regarding student support needs.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Consultation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Student wellbeing

Education

Graduate or post-graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Job description

The Department of Education in Victoria is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide high level Allied Health support for school age students, enhancing learning and wellbeing. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver services and lead initiatives that support diverse educational needs.

You will coordinate wellbeing interventions, advise schools and teachers, and collaborate with community partners to ensure holistic care and timely responses for students.