School-Based Occupational Therapist: Transform Student Learning

Department of Education; Victoria; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education's Inner Gippsland Student Support Services (SSS) seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary team supporting school-aged students. You will provide high-level allied health support to improve learning and wellbeing, collaborating with schools, families and healthcare partners.

You will lead wellbeing interventions, contribute to policy development and support teachers in developing educational programs for students with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Victorian Working with Children Check and valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in schools and with children/youth is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level Allied Health support to school-age students to improve learning.
• Undertake advanced wellbeing interventions that support students and schools.
• Coordinate student support services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to student wellbeing policy development.
• Provide authoritative professional advice on student wellbeing issues.
• Collaborate with other student support services on complex cases.

Skills

Consultation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Education

OT degree

AHPRA registered

Job description

The Department of Education's Inner Gippsland Student Support Services (SSS) seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary team supporting school-aged students. You will provide high-level allied health support to improve learning and wellbeing, collaborating with schools, families and healthcare partners.

You will lead wellbeing interventions, contribute to policy development and support teachers in developing educational programs for students with additional needs.