Allied Health Assistant - Occupational Therapy

Role

There is flexibility with the time fraction for this role.

At Melton Specialist School, the Therapy Assistant:

• Works under supervision and in association with the Allied Health Team
• Works collaboratively and under the direction of /occupational therapists or physiotherapists
• Runs intervention sessions (individual or group) under guidance of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
• Supports school camps and excursions
• Creates and manages resources for the Allied Health Team
• Completes administration tasks as directed an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

Responsibilities

• Discipline specific assistant responsibilities:
• Implement Occupational Therapy or movement intervention programs under the guidance of Allied Health professionals
• Administer informal assessments under guidance of allied health professionals
• Update and follow work plan as discussed with therapy team leader
• Communication with allied health professionals regarding student progress, sessions, intervention strategies and feedback
• Create and update resources for Therapy teams
• Assist with the supervision of students, in playgrounds, at the bus bay, in sporting activities, therapy activities, etc. if required.
• Create and manage resources for classrooms and Allied Health Team
• Administrative responsibilities:
• Filing notes and other documents in paper or electronic file
• General tidy up of therapy room, sensory room, filling cabinets and shelves
• Reorganising student files
• Respond to phone calls and pass on any messages to appropriate person
• Support staff in collecting students from buses
• Charge and maintain equipment, replace batteries, update vocabulary, create visuals
• Setup/pack up equipment for programs
• Professional Conduct:
• Attend team meetings as necessary
• Participate in performance reviews
• Work within the policies and procedures of Melton Specialist School
• Adhere to privacy legislation
• Demonstrate strong commitment to ongoing professional development
• Communicate directly to the supervising Therapist. Reports issues, discuss complex cases and queries with the therapy team leader.
• Promote a safe and supportive school environment by following safe work practices and OH&S requirements.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants 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 (see ).

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 Standards

Victorian 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:

DE Values

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:

Conditions of Employment

• 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