Occupational Therapist

Employment type: AH3 full time, ongoing position with flexible work arrangements, based in Point Cook.

About the role:

The Western Melbourne Area, Department of Education is looking for qualified and an experienced Occupational Therapist to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) team in Wyndham in supporting schools to address the barriers to learning that impact on student(s) progress to achieving their educational goals and development potential.

Student Support Services aims is to assist children and young people facing a range of barriers to learning to achieve their educational and developmental potential through the provision of a range of strategies and specialized support at individual, group, and school levels.

Working in our Student Support Services team is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the lives 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.

Our dynamic team comprises Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Behavioural Analyst, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. You will also work with other Area and regional staff, such as, Education Improvement Leaders, Visiting Teachers and School Nurses to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes in schools. You will utilise your discipline expertise to be part of a team working in a multi tiered system of support framework. 

Working with our SSS team you will have access to:

• Structured induction and a range of regular professional development opportunities, e.g. Peer and 1:1 supervision/coaching
• Mentors to help build a professional career
• Implementation of a range of innovative practice opportunities that help to meet all, some and individualised student need, e.g. Combination of consultation and direct work with students and teachers
• Working with teachers and school leaders to influence (system) change
• Access to up-to-date resources and technology
  
  

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications: A relevant graduate or post-graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy.

Accreditations: Essential: Registration as an occupational therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

About the Division

The purpose of Student Support Services (SSS) is to work as a part of a broader Health and Wellbeing  and Inclusion Workforce (HWIW) to support schools to address the barriers that impact on student (s) access, participation, and progress to achieving their educational goals and developmental potential. 

SSS staff are part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team and, together with the Area school improvement team, help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing.  To achieve these outcomes, SSS work in a multidisciplinary way to plan and deliver services in collaboration with schools in a multi-tiered system of support. SSS staff may also be required to work in a transdisciplinary way particularly in support of regional roles such as the Health and Wellbeing Key Contact or in support of other regional or Area service delivery initiatives. SSS play a vital role in the response to IRIS alerts and supporting emergency management.

How to apply:

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.  Applications should include:

• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (maximum of two pages); and
• A current Resume outlining your qualifications and experience

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

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.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Michelle Hendrix - SSS Team Leader via email michelle.hendrix@education.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.