Occupational Therapist

Role Description/Criteria

Ongoing, Part-time Commencing 22 April 2024

ABOUT SALESIAN COLLEGE

Vision

A dynamic, joy-filled Catholic learning community, Salesian College inspires all boys to strive for excellence in the spirit of Don Bosco.

Mission

Salesian College Chadstone is a Catholic School for boys in the Salesian tradition. We welcome all boys and their families, celebrate diversity and promote relationships built on mutual respect. All in the community are treated as valued partners in laying the foundation for life-long learning. We celebrate the achievements of all within an environment of joy and optimism.

Salesian College Chadstone is committed to building a caring community which:

• Ensures that a Catholic and Salesian ethos underpins all aspects of College life within an atmosphere of respect for all
• Promotes initiative, a spirit of enquiry and a desire to strive for academic excellence through innovative and supportive teaching
• Provides students and staff with every opportunity to develop all aspects of each individual
• Practices wise governance, strategic leadership and fair processes; and
• Works in partnership with parents, families, past pupils, parishes, educational and ecclesiastical institutions and other civic agencies.

Values

• Integrity
• Respect
• Belonging
• Joy
• Dynamism

Salesian College is a Child Safe School in accordance with Ministerial Order 1359

Salesian College provides employees, volunteers and clergy with regular and appropriate opportunities to develop their knowledge of, openness to and ability to address child safety matters. This includes induction, ongoing training and professional learning in accordance with Ministerial Order 1359 to ensure that everyone understands and is compliant in their professional and legal obligations and responsibilities, and the procedures for reporting suspicion of child abuse and neglect.

POSITION

The purpose of this position is to deliver occupational therapy services to students to enhance the learning outcomes of adolescent boys with intellectual, learning and / or social emotional needs. Extensive knowledge of various learning disabilities and appropriate specialists that are qualified to address these disabilities is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To utilise existing occupational therapy models of practice to inform, direct and deliver occupational therapy services within an educational setting.

• Tailor individual sensory and motor supports for students.

• Provide direct support to students addressing physical/social/emotional needs.

• Coordinating and delivering key responsibilities of occupational therapy outside of classrooms.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.

• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health  Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Have a valid and current Working with Children Check clearance

• Have a commitment to Catholic values

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful applicant will demonstrate evidence of:

1. A capacity to understand and animate Catholic identity, Salesian charism and College values in all aspects of College life.

2. A commitment to Child Safety and the welfare of young people and a strong knowledge and understanding of Child Safety legislation and responsibilities

3. Demonstrated capacity to work within a collaborative professional team and contribute to the achievements of the team, as well as working independently.

4. Demonstrated ability to envision and create a holistic program of occupational therapeutic supports for a primary school setting, including ability to use initiative, reflective practice and prioritisation to plan and manage caseload.

5. An ability to build rapport and therapeutic relationships with students of varying disabilities.

6. Highly developed communication skills to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should submit:

• A covering letter of no more than one page outlining subject areas and why the application is being submitted.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Response to the Selection Criteria (responses to the criteria should not exceed two A4 pages).
• The names and contact details of three relevant referees including the most recent Principal/Employer, if applicable.
• Applications addressed to Mr Mark Ashmore at **********@salesian.vic.edu.au

Applications for this role must be received no later than: 4:00pm, Monday 15 April 2024.

Any enquiries about the role should be directed to Mr Rob Tighe via **********@salesian.vic.edu.au

Application Procedures

https://www.salesian.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment/