Ongoing Part time role - 0.8 FTE An exciting opportunity exists for an energetic self-motivated Occupational Therapist (AH3) to join Student Support Services (SSS) Wimmera South West (Warrnambool office) in an ongoing, part time role. About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement. About the Division SSS comprise a broad range of Allied Health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers. Working in SSS is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life 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. As part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team, you will work to help to support and build the capability of schools for student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing. You will be working in schools across Wimmera South West Area that includes the Great Ocean Road, Corangamite and Warrnambool (voted most liveable city 2019) About the Role In this role you will support schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation and progress to achieving their educational goals and development. You will provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy services and professional advice to schools and students across the Area, this may include support for students with sensory needs, fine and/or gross motor deficits, learning and literacy difficulties, behavioural challenges, disabilities and school transitions. Attributes Expert advice: You will be required to provide advice that will influence the development of teaching and learning strategies and student wellbeing programs for school leadership teams. Communication: We are looking for highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills as liaison with a range of people in the education community and beyond is a regular activity. Flexibility: The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and the capability to work autonomously when required. Collaborative approach: You will have the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in respect to complex cases, including supporting teachers in the development of educational programs to improve student learning, particularly for students with additional needs. Required Qualifications and Experience A graduate or post-graduate degree in Occupational Therapy. Possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check. What can we offer you? You will have access to a broad range of benefits including: * flexible working arrangements; hybrid working model – balance of work from office/schools and home (3 x office/school days and 2 x home -with flexibility due to needs of the work) * access to fleet cars to support your travel & engagement with schools * generous VPS leave entitlements, including Study Leave, Professional Development Leave, Reproductive Health and Wellbeing leave, parental leave with no waiting period. * purchasing additional leave- up to a 48/52 arrangement * Victorian Public Service entitlements that include opportunities for working across programs, mobility payments, secondments and leadership development opportunities * professional supervision; * access to a suite of Statewide Employee Wellbeing Services that include a focus on psychological & financial health, career & legal advice and health prevention such as nutrition, physical and emotional wellbeing. * a competitive salary with salary progression; * a range of salary packaging options 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 Natasha Cooper 0417 308 963 or Natasha.Cooper2@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 11.59 pm 25 March 2026