Allied Health Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type:
Part time / From 13/05/ /12/2025

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Health and Allied Health

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

Selection Criteria

KSC1 Demonstrated commitment to personal growth, an interest in building knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorder and its impact on the communication, engagement and participation in learning tasks.

KSC2 Demonstrates professional communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborate positively with a wide range of people in an educational setting.

KSC3 Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, taking initiative while seeking and accepting direction or advice from supervising therapy team member.

KSC4 Demonstrated knowledge or willingness to engage in learning about relevant technology, equipment, resource making tools and therapy approaches.

Role:

The Allied Health Assistant will work under the delegation and supervision of an allied health professional, taking on less complex treatment, tasks and performing administrative tasks that would otherwise reduce the time available for more complex direct care by more highly trained practitioners.

Initially the role will directly align to speech pathology however may in the future involve other allied health disciplines. Professional development in key aspects of the role will be provided.

Days are negotiable with a minimum of 2 days weekly preferred. This represents a great opportunity for a Speech Pathology student.

Responsibilities:

Role and Responsibilities

Support the implementation of Alternative and Augmentative communication.
Facilitate intervention sessions and programs (individual or group) under guidance of a Speech Pathologist or Occupational therapist.
Assists with the supervision of students when required (playground, excursions)
Provide support at Mealtimes.
Assist in providing Literacy programs/intervention.
Create and manage resources for the Allied Health Team
Complete administration tasks as directed by a Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist
Document observations and collect data under guidance of allied health professionals.
Update and follow work plan as discussed with Senior SP/OT
Communicate with allied health professionals regarding student progress, sessions, intervention strategies and feedback.
Create and manage therapy resources for classrooms as directed by Therapists.
File notes and other documents in paper or electronic file
Complete general tidy up and inventory of therapy spaces
Support staff in collecting and alighting students at bus time.
Responsible for the maintenance and deliver of therapy equipment.
Setup/pack up equipment for programs/sessions
Attend team meetings as necessary.
Work within the policies and procedures of JSS.
Demonstrate strong commitment to ongoing professional development.
Communicate directly to the supervising Therapist. Reports issues, discuss complex cases and queries with the supervising therapist.
Promote a safe and supportive school environment by following safe work practices and OH&S requirements.

Who May Apply:

Essential pre-requisite skills

Evidence supporting enrolment in a degree bachelor masters in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or other Allied Health
Experience, /Interest working with students with autism.
Working with Children¿s Check

EEO AND OHS Commitment:

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:

All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

Conditions of Employment: