Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Speech Pathologist

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

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Location Profile

Springside West Secondary College was established in 2018, in the growth corridor of the north-western suburbs, in Fraser Rise. Our school is made up of 1600 students and over 190 staff.

As a college we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to students building their skills to achieve a range of pathways. We are a community of learners seeking to challenge each other to grow and embrace learning.

Springside West Secondary College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive high achieving culture and encompassing achievement in academic subjects, the arts, sport, and the pursuit of technological vocations. We strive at all times to know our students and direct their learning in accordance with our school values of Growth, Challenge, and Community. Growth: We are motivated learners, always striving for personal development and academic excellence; Challenge: We take responsibility for our learning and seize new opportunities with determination and optimism; Community: We treat all members of our community with respect and are responsible for our actions and environment.

Selection Criteria

SC1: An understanding of the role of Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Speech Pathologist in a school for students with disabilities and additional learning needs, along with mental health and physical health needs.

SC2: Developed interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills including the ability to work as a member of transdisciplinary teams and to be supportive of wider school initiatives.

SC3: Ability to maintain appropriate documentation including record keeping, therapy goals and plans, and conducting student assessments.

SC4: Experience delivering professional development and/or upskilling staff in inclusive practices.

SC5: Sound understanding of privacy and ethical obligations in handling student health information.

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Student Support & Assessment
• Conduct individual assessments (including Vineland) and functional observations in classroom and school settings.
• Develop student-centred goals and strategies to support participation, regulation, fine/gross motor skills, and sensory needs.
• Deliver brief, targeted interventions with students, including direct 1:1 support and goal setting where appropriate.
• Specialist input into Disability Inclusion Profiles.
• Act as a discipline-specific overlay within the DIP process by contributing occupational therapy insights to inform strength-based, holistic profiles.
• Attend DIP meetings where appropriate.
• Provide reports, documentation, and professional input aligned with DET's DIP protocols and timelines.
• Consultation & Capacity Building.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, education support staff, and wellbeing professionals to support inclusive practice and implementation of OT/Psychology/Speech Pathology informed strategies.
• Offer professional learning, coaching, and modelling to build staff capability around sensory processing, environmental modifications, functional classroom strategies, and student engagement.
• Contribute to School Support Plans (BSPs, Escalation Plans) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with OT/Psychology/Speech Pathology informed goals and strategies.
• Liaison & Collaboration.
• Engage with families/carers to ensure goals and supports are consistent across home and school environments.
• Collaborate with other allied health professionals, visiting teachers, NDIS providers, and DET support services where relevant.

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 Workplace adjustment guidelines).

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:

Other Information

The time fraction for this role is negotiable.

Contact the principal, John Goodman at John or by phone on if you have any questions about this role.

Applications close September 11th, 2025. There is a Virtual Tour and information about the school on the SWSC website:

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

Applications close Thursday 11 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

1 September 2025

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