Occupational Therapist

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1458472
Location ProfileRosamond School is a day special school. Our mandate is the provision of exemplary individual programs for our students - young people with a clinically diagnosed mild or mild/moderate Intellectual Disability whom live in the Inner West of Melbourne. The eligibility of our students to qualify for our setting is based on a Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) of 50-70. Many of our students are also diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome and/or Cerebral Palsy.
Our vision is for exemplary learning to be delivered by outstanding and dedicated staff inspiring all to be confident, resilient and independent individuals, valuing self and others.
Our values are: Honesty; Acceptance; Respect; and Trust.
We provide an inclusive, safe and supportive environment for all to reach their full potential at school and beyond.
Selection CriteriaSC1: Recognised University qualification in Occupational Therapy and current APHRA membership.
SC2: Demonstrated capacity to provide Occupational Therapy, including education, assessments and intervention, referral, support and health promotion activities within a school context.
SC3: Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the support of students with motor skill, sensory processing and self-care needs.
SC4: Capacity to demonstrate high level communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary allied health team. This includes excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish relationships with students, parents, school staff and allied health colleagues.
SC5: Demonstrated experience and understanding of a variety of Occupational Therapy interventions to implement for students with an intellectual disability and varying additional needs.
RoleRange 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
ResponsibilitiesThe Occupational Therapy role at Rosamond Special School will include responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services aligned with providing advice and support to staff in relation to sensory needs awareness and enhanced fine and gross motor skill development. The individual in the role will seek to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, operations and/or educational programs in order to improve student outcomes. In liaison with the leadership team, the person in the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how specific targets and goals are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
Professional learning and advice to staff, in order to achieve the expected outcomes, is a key responsibility. Senior management will be provided with timely advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. The individual will be supported by a team which includes individuals in leadership, Speech Pathology and Nursing.
The Occupational Therapy position will support the educational services being provided to students and will include assessments, to support the Program for Students with Disabilities timelines and processes.
Who May ApplyIndividuals 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 (seeWorkplace 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 StandardsVictorian 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspxFull time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

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