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Form of workOccupational Therapist - Ongoing - Full Time
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly self-motivated Occupational Therapist (AH3) to join Student Support Services (SSS) Goulburn (Shepparton office) on an ongoing basis. In this role you will support schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation and progress to achieving their educational goals and development. You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to schools and students across the Area, this may include assessment and support for highly vulnerable students, students with learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, mental health concerns, disabilities and school transitions. Occupational Therapists also play a role in supporting school communities in response to critical incidents.
Why Student Support Services?
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly self-motivated Occupational Therapist (AH3) to join Student Support Services (SSS) Goulburn (Shepparton office) on an ongoing basis. In this role you will support schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation and progress to achieving their educational goals and development. You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to schools and students across the Area, this may include assessment and support for highly vulnerable students, students with learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, mental health concerns, disabilities and school transitions. Occupational Therapists also play a role in supporting school communities in response to critical incidents.SSS comprise a broad range of Allied Health professions including Occupational Therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists and social workers.
Working in SSS is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life of children and young people, their families, schools, and communities. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a common goal, and you will be well supported to use your professional skills and knowledge to provide specialised support at the individual, group, school, and area level.
As part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team, you will work to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing.
What key qualities we are looking for?
Expert advice: You will be required to provide advice that will influence the development of teaching and learning strategies and student wellbeing programs for school leadership teams.
Communication: We are looking for highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills as liaison with a range of people in the education community and beyond is a regular activity.
Flexibility: The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and the capability to work autonomously when required.
Collaborative approach: You will have the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in respect to complex cases, including supporting teachers in the development of educational programs to improve student learning, particularly for students with additional needs.
Requirements:
- A graduate or post-graduate degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- A current Australian Drivers' Licence
- Working with Children Check
What can we offer you?
You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:
- flexible working arrangements;
- professional supervision;
- professional development and learning opportunities;
- a competitive salary with salary progression;
- a range of salary packaging options; and
- generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave.
Are you considering a tree change to the Goulburn area? Greater Shepparton is a vibrant, culturally diverse regional city located approximately two hours north of Melbourne in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, the food bowl of Australia. Offering an enviable lifestyle, university options, premier housing estates, and all the must have facilities (sporting, recreational, cultural and dining), coupled with a vibrant, diverse culture makes living and working here both desirable and unique. To view more about Greater Shepparton and the Goulburn area – please click here https://regionalliving.vic.gov.au/explore-regional-victoria
The Department values 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 more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
Applications close on 28/03/2024.
