Occupational Therapist

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1456339
Location ProfileFountain Gate Secondary College is located in the City of Casey in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, approximately 40 kilometres from the Melbourne Central Business District. The school was registered as a Year 7-12 provider in 2009, and prior to that, was a Year 7-10 campus of Eumemmerring College.
We provide high-quality education for the Narre Warren community in a safe, supportive and educationally challenging environment. The College recognises and values the diversity of its community that is drawn from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
The school grounds include an indoor multi-purpose gymnasium, and a range of flexible classrooms ('learning hubs') and specialist facilities, including passive and active play spaces, basketball and netball courts and an oval.
Enrolments are approximately 1240 students. The Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index was 0.5707 in 2023. The staffing profile of Fountain Gate Secondary College includes a principal, five assistant principals, 97.4 teachers and 40 full time equivalent Education Support (ES) staff.
Fountain Gate Secondary College provides a Year 7 to Year 12 learning program through the Victorian Curriculum, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Victorian Certificate of Education - Vocation Major (VCE-VM) and a range of Victorian Education and Training (VET) offerings.
To support the wellbeing and educational needs of our students we have a partnership with Headspace and have an onsite team consisting of: College Wellbeing Leader, Re-engagement Officer, Attendance Officers for each Year Level Hub, Integration Coordinator, Youth Worker, Counsellor, Speech Pathologist, Adolescent Health Nurse, Multicultural Aides, Occupational Therapist, onsite psychologists, School Nurse and the 'Doctors in School' program.
A school-wide Positive Education approach underpins all our interactions. An extensive awards system operates throughout the school, recognising students who demonstrate our school values - Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Endeavour.
The College successfully competes through several interschool sports, and our Rugby and Soccer Academies support students to achieve excellence both on and off the sporting field.
As part of our 2023-2026 School Strategic Plan, our college has three focus areas:
Optimise student wellbeing and connectednessImprove student engagement in learningFountain Gate Secondary College is committed to providing a high quality educational program that supports all students to fulfil their potential and achieve their goals in life. We have high expectations for all members of our school community, and ensure this is matched with high levels of support.
RoleRole The primary role of an Occupational Therapist at Fountain Gate Secondary College is to support students in developing their skills and abilities so they can learn safely and independently at school. The Occupational Therapist is a member of the Learning and Wellbeing Team responsible for developing and providing a comprehensive and integrated framework to respond to the needs of students and their families. The school prioritises implementing prevention and early intervention strategies through the development of programs, procedures and policies.
Range 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.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities Services provided by an Occupational Therapist may include (but are not limited to):
Assessing and analysing students' movement, sensory needs and cognitive and psychosocial skills to determine goals and effective strategies.Assessing the school and learning space environments to identify modifications and supports that will improve student safety and promote independence.Providing high quality advice and support to the whole school community in the development of programs, procedures and policies.Developing, delivering and evaluating occupational therapy intervention to individual students and small groups of students.Demonstrating and modelling high quality teaching, learning and wellbeing strategies, which will assist teachers to facilitate a high level of success with students in their learning spaces.Providing occupational therapy services to teachers including support in the development of individual educational programs and classroom management strategies.Providing professional learning for the school community with a focus on primary prevention strategies and skills in the identification, monitoring, and support of students.Providing assessments, recommendations and support for disability inclusion profiles.Establishing and maintaining links with Student Support Services, relevant community support agencies and school networks, with a view to optimise services available for students that focus on primary prevention, early intervention, and continuity of support.Connecting students with outside agencies in cases which are beyond the expertise or resources of the leadership team.Maintain appropriate records and provide written and oral reports of a high standard that adhere to occupational therapy guidelines.Carrying out other duties as required by the Principal Team.
Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.
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