Occupational Therapist

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1449250 Job posted: 06/11/2024 Closes: 19/11/2024 Occupation: Education and Training Job duration: From 28/01/2025 Contact: Elyse Melvin-Hill | Reference: 1449250 Occupation: Education and Training Salary Range: Salary not specifiedLocation Profile Manor Lakes P-12 College opened in 2009 and is located in Minindee Rd, Wyndham Vale.
The college currently has an enrolment of 3000 students.
The enrolment is expected to stabilise and possibly decline in the primary years (additional primary schools opening in the neighbouring area) and to continue to increase at secondary level.
The backgrounds of our students reflect a cultural and socio-economic diversity.
The college has a Student Family Occupation (SFO) of 0.552 which indicates that there is a level of disadvantage within our community.
Approximately 16% of our student population come from a language background other than English.
The vision of Manor Lakes P-12 College is `Dream, Believe, Achieve'.
The college aspires to create a vibrant and harmonious community of learners who have a confident belief in their ability to learn, grow and succeed.
We strive to provide the best possible education for our students and support for our staff.
The philosophy of our teaching practice is focussed on students¿ learning needs, and this is backed by current research about how students learn.
The College aims for an inclusive and welcoming culture for all families and students within our Designated Neighbourhood Area.
We have established a number of programs and structures to provide appropriate learning environments and programs for all students including students with additional learning needs, complex and/or multiple disabilities.
The college has developed partnerships with local and wider community agencies and organisations.
We have partnerships with the Smith Family, Wyndham City Council and various educational settings (e.g.
Wyndham Community and Education Centre) and higher education settings (e.g.
Victoria University - Early University Program, Melbourne University Kwong Lee Dow Scholarship program, Latrobe University - Intern and Monash University program).
Our Sports Academy has affiliations with the NRL and Melbourne Storm, North Melbourne FC, Werribee FC, and Western Jets, Western United in the ASL and Melbourne United in the NBL.
The College has, and will continue to have, a relentless focus of continuous improvement in all aspects of College life, particularly focussing on improving learning outcomes for all students.
All staff are members of Professional Learning Teams and School Improvement Teams which focus on using data and evidence to identify areas to improve, and will work towards achieving goals as set out in the college's Strategic Plan.
All new staff to Manor Lakes P-12 College participate in a comprehensive induction program which clearly outlines the college vision, expectations and pedagogical approaches.
Regular communication with all members of the community is achieved through keeping the college website, newsletters, Facebook, Compass, face to face meetings and information sessions and forums.
We have 18 relocatable buildings that house 34 classroom spaces across the college.
These are in addition to permanent classroom and specialist buildings as well as staff offices, staff rooms and administration areas.
The outside areas of the College are substantially upgraded and a grounds development plan ensures a systematic approach to further grounds improvement.
Our staff are committed to enhancing their skills and developing their capacity as teachers by involving themselves in professional learning opportunities (external and internal), coaching, mentoring, and being actively involved in Professional Learning Teams and the Professional Learning Community.
The College is committed to developing, maintaining and sustaining relationships between the school and home through events such as: Open Classrooms, Celebrations of Learning, Parent Helpers, Parent Information sessions, Community Forums, Year level celebrations such as Year 12 graduation, and Performing Arts showcases.
Manor Lakes P-12 College is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will be the primary focus of our care and decision making.
Manor Lakes P-12 College has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Manor Lakes P-12 College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.
Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
Every person involved in Manor Lakes P-12 College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that they wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
Selection Criteria SC1 Ability to deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to students and families in an educational environment.
Service encompasses assessment, analysis, reporting, individual/group work, education and program delivery advice.
SC2 Experience working with children and adolescents with complex sensory, physical and functional needs.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative professional team including Allied Health Assistants and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
SC4 Ability to contribute to the design and delivery of professional learning to other relevant professionals, in the area of Occupational Therapy combined with a demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC5 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication.
Role Attendance may be required for up to 6 days during school holiday periods.
A leave purchase of 72.47% of the hourly rate will be paid for any additional attendance undertaken during the school holiday periods.
The Role of Occupational Therapist with the School is to provide consultative and direct clinical services within the school environment.
It includes the responsibility for the assessment, development and planning of individual and group-based services to students.
In addition the role include the delivery of professional development packages and educational material for staff and or families.
The role will also involve liaison with external agencies in the provision of equipment and service delivery.
Responsibilities Provide assessment and devise appropriate programs for students as requested by the Principal team.
Work in consultation with teaching teams to undertake goal planning for students within the Individual Educational Programs (IEP's) framework.
Design, implement and evaluate interventions and adjustments according to students individual needs in collaboration with teaching staff.
Work collaboratively with staff, parents and other community agencies where indicated to provide the best possible outcomes for the students.
Provide written and verbal assessments where appropriate.
Maintain records and relevant documentation in student files.
Assist in the provision of professional development for staff of the school.
Establish links with local paediatric OT's and relevant OT networks.
Maintain OT resources in conjunction with other staff.
Engage in the development of school policies and procedures which relate to OT services, planning and delivery.
Undertake other professional duties as requested by the Principal.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.
The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via 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.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Information on the department values is available at: All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr