School OT: Multidisciplinary Role & Leadership (Range 4)

Department of Education Victoria; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvoir Special School in Wodonga, VIC seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its transdisciplinary team. You will deliver comprehensive OT services to students with intellectual and physical disabilities within a school setting.

The role emphasizes assessment, program development, and collaboration with families, staff, and external professionals. Experience with PSD applications and school-wide OT initiatives is highly valued.

Qualifications

• A capacity as an Occupational Therapist to deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to students with intellectual disabilities in a school environment.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with students, colleagues, families and members of the school.
• An ability to assess student skills and maintain appropriate documentation including treatment plans/goals and written reports in accordance to DET guidelines.
• An ability to develop and implement purposeful and relevant occupational therapy programs across the school.
• Willingness to be a positive and productive member of a multidisciplinary team to support school wide initiatives and a capacity to adjust to change.

Responsibilities

• The OT will be responsible to the leadership team for the provision of occupational therapy services within the transdisciplinary model and will comply with professional standards developed by Belvoir Special School and the mission and vision of our school.
• Implementation of Occupational therapy across the school for identified students.
• Consult with parents, carers and staff at Belvoir Special School in the areas of occupational therapy.
• Liaise with medical/para professionals to organise necessary resources/equipment for students.
• Assess and write comprehensive reports, following departmental guidelines to support PSD applications.
• Complete sensory profiles on students, and support the recommendations in the classroom.
• Work collegially within a multidisciplinary team.
• Guide professional development for parents and staff in areas of Occupational therapy.
• Be flexible and willing to implement areas in the AIP and strategic plan.
• Attend professional development and networks.
• Providing professional development for staff in the areas of Occupational Therapy within the curriculum.
• Development of whole school approach to occupational therapy.
• Attend meetings e.g. staff, department and student support group.
• Assist with the supervision of students in the playground, on excursions and during therapy sessions.
• Carry out responsibilities as directed by Principal Class.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Belvoir Special School in Wodonga, VIC seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its transdisciplinary team. You will deliver comprehensive OT services to students with intellectual and physical disabilities within a school setting.

The role emphasizes assessment, program development, and collaboration with families, staff, and external professionals. Experience with PSD applications and school-wide OT initiatives is highly valued.