Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1530044
Selection Criteria
SC1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience as an Occupational Therapist in delivering comprehensive occupational therapy services to children and young people, and the ability to apply these skills effectively within a primary school setting. SC2. Demonstrated ability to participate in and contribute to a collaborative team environment, developing positive and supportive professional relationships with staff, students, parents and carers, and providing advice and guidance to support student outcomes. SC3. Demonstrated highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, collaborate with, and provide advice to teachers, Education Support (ES) staff, parents and carers, and external professionals in supporting students with additional needs. SC4. Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive occupational therapy support and intervention programs within a school setting. Demonstrated capacity to provide specialist advice and recommendations regarding evidence-based intervention strategies, reasonable adjustments, and supports to meet the diverse needs of students, with implementation supported by teachers, ES staff, parents and carers, and relevant professionals. SC5. Demonstrated experience and capability in planning, implementing, and supporting reasonable adjustments for students with additional needs, including experience with the Disability Inclusion framework and participation in Disability Inclusion Profile meetings, or the capacity to rapidly develop expertise in these processes.
Role
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
The responsibilities of this position will be:
* Occupational Assessments for students as required
* Provide advice to families for supports
* Provide training and recommendations to staff
* Provide written reports for DIP applications
* Active support of DIP process
* Attend relevant meeting and case conferences
* Design and implement programs in collaboration with staff & parents and carers based on individual needs
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 (see Workplace 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) viamarrung@education.vic.gov.au.
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Location Profile
Harrisfield Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school located in Noble Park, with approximately 250 students from Foundation to Year 6. We are proudly multicultural, with a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to academic excellence and student wellbeing. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a safe, supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.
Established in 1955, Harrisfield continues to evolve with its dynamic and diverse community. Many of our students speak a language other than English at home, and our inclusive practices are central to supporting every learner.
Our purpose-built Learning Houses support a collaborative and flexible approach to teaching and learning. Guided by the VTLM 2.0, our staff work in teams to implement our instructional model, take shared responsibility for all students, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Specialist programs include Visual Arts, Science, Physical Education, and Digital Technology.
Staff are supported through ongoing professional learning, including access to an in‐house instructional coach.
We offer a strong wellbeing focus through our Wellbeing Hub, which houses our Student Health and Wellbeing Officer, MHiPS Leader, Disability and Inclusion Leader, and allied health specialists.
At Harrisfield, the motto Linking Home ~ Linking School guides our practice, and our values of Agreement, Communication, and Equity (ACE) are embedded throughout the school.
We're looking for educators who thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment where every student matters. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to applyby submitting your resume and responses to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC).
If Harrisfield Primary School sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Applications close Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11.59pm
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