Allied Health Assistant

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Education and training

Location : Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference : 1499129

Location Profile

Ascot Vale Heights School is a state government F-12 school that caters for students with mild intellectual disabilities. We are deeply passionate about preparing young people to reach their full potential and become active and engaged global learners. AVHS provides evidence-based learning that maximises the independence of each person in an innovative environment. It is located in the Travancore Estate of Ascot Vale.

The school offers excellent programs to promote the learning and independence skills of all students.

The school operates in a Team Around the Learner model where all stakeholders working with the student work in a collaborative manner to ensure the student excels at school. The school has a team of allied health specialists (Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist & Social Worker) to support the students to access their learning.

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Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

Allied Health Assistant (AHA). Three days per week

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of theEducation and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic)or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and / or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level.

A role at this range may include :

Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.

Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.

Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student / teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and / or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.

Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and / or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and / or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialisedstudent / teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

• Assist the allied health with the delivery of individual and group therapy programs within the classroom and therapy spaces.
• Prepare, organise, and maintain therapy resources and equipment.
• Support students in using communication systems (e.g., AAC, visuals, PECS, PODD).
• Support the implementation of fine motor, gross motor, sensory regulation, and daily living skills programs.
• Support the DIP coordinator in collecting student evidence required for profiles
• Collect data and observations as directed to inform student progress monitoring.
• Liaise professionally with teaching staff and education support staff to facilitate therapy strategies within the classroom.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Undertake other duties within the scope of the role as requested by supervising therapists or school leadership.
• Liaise with and provide support to allied health team and school administration in general
• Coordinate the distribution information, DE circulars and other documentation to be provided to the school community.
• Provide administrative support for specific school programs such as allied health.
• Liaise with service providers, welfare agencies and relevant organisations as directed.
• Develop and adapt work methods and organise systems of classification, maintenance and ordering in a school resource centre.
• Act as teaching support in classrooms if needed

Who May Apply

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will support the delivery of therapy services under the supervision of the school's Allied Health team.The role is designed to complement therapy programs by assisting with preparation, implementation, and data collection, thereby enabling students to access their learning and reach their full potential, all within a highly supported role.

This part time role is ideally suited to a university student undertaking studies in an allied health field such as speech therapist, occupational therapy and psychologist.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD)

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.

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 :

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 :

Applications close Monday 27 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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