Occupational Therapist

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1458885 Job posted: 31/01/2025 Closes: 13/02/2025

Selection Criteria

1. Proven ability to conduct and analyse comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, write reports when/as required and develop strategies and intervention plans to ensure optimal outcomes and classroom engagement. 2. Demonstrated ability to implement individual and group evidence based occupational therapy interventions for students with motor, sensory, executive functioning and emotional challenges, helping them to improve their participation and engagement in school activities and enhance their overall well-being. 3. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, (including classroom teachers, teachers of the deaf, speech pathologists, and psychologists) to design and implement effective evidence based interventions that address students' needs. 4. Strong skills in working with families to provide guidance, resources, and support that fosters student development both in school and at home, promoting a holistic approach to student growth. 5. Active participation in Individual Education Plan meetings, contributing to the development of personalised educational goals and ensuring that the therapeutic strategies align with each student's specific needs and objectives.

Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist to join our team at Mount View Primary School. In this role, you will work closely with students who are deaf/hard of hearing, as well as their families, classroom teachers, teachers of the deaf, speech pathologists and psychologists. You will provide targeted occupational therapy services to students who may also face additional challenges including but not limited to motor planning, dyslexia, working memory, sensory processing differences, executive function, theory of mind, attention. This position involves a collaborative approach to ensure each student's individual needs are met, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. You will have access to a wide range of resources and support to help you succeed in making a meaningful impact on students' development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyse assessments to identify and support students’ physical, social-emotional and cognitive development and to improve their participation in school activities.
• Provide individual and group evidence based occupational therapy interventions for students with diverse needs.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including classroom teachers, teachers of the deaf, speech pathologists, and a psychologist, to design and implement tailored therapeutic strategies.
• Work with families to provide guidance and resources that will support student development both in school and at home.
• Monitor and assess students' progress, adjusting strategies and interventions as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Participate in IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings and contribute to the development and monitoring of personalised educational goals.

Who May Apply

We invite applications from qualified occupational therapists who demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and collaborating with teachers to deliver programs that support students’ readiness to learn and engage. Application Process: Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
• A current resume detailing relevant experience and personal details (name, email, and telephone numbers).
• Names and contact details (telephone and email) of two referees who can attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we take this action.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with children, particularly those with hearing loss and additional learning challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and strategies to support students with learning difficulties.
• Empathy, patience, and a passion for working with students to help them reach their full potential.

Support and Resources: As part of our commitment to your success, Mount View Primary School provides comprehensive support and resources to help you thrive in your role. You will have access to professional development opportunities and ongoing guidance from a dedicated team of educators and specialists.

Location Profile

School Overview 2025 Mount View Primary School , established in 1965, is situated in the suburb of Glen Waverley . The projected 2025 enrolment is 920 students. This figure includes 28 students enrolled in the school’s Deaf Facility . The school is proud of the diverse cultural representation which reflects the characteristics of the local community. A school neighbourhood boundary was introduced in 2011, and the school population mainly comprises students living locally. Students are grouped into forty-one single year level classes across the school. School facilities feature a diverse range of classroom arrangements , including two original Light Timber Construction blocks (1965), a Visual Arts complex (c1975), a full-size Gymnasium (2003), a Performing Arts Centre (c2005), Senior Learning Centre (2012) and a range of contemporary portable classrooms. Outdoor facilities include three fully equipped playgrounds , a fully sheltered outdoor basketball court , a large synthetic sports field and a school owned, shared use, community oval . Staffing The 2025 School Structure comprises:

• Principal
• 2 Assistant Principals
• 2 Leading Teacher
• 2 Learning Specialists
• 8 Teachers of the Deaf
• 4 Teachers of English as an Additional Language
• 3 Mandarin teachers
• 2 Performing Arts teachers
• 3 Physical Education teachers
• 4 Visual Arts teachers
• 2 Reading Support teachers
• 1 Graduate Support teacher
• 1 Tutor
• 8 Educational Support Officers (Integration Aides)
• Business Manager
• Finance Officer
• 2 Speech Pathologists
• 1 Technical Support Staff

Values Mount View Primary School has adopted the public sector values which are set out in the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees. They are:

• Accountability

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