Occupation: Health and allied health

Reference: 1549526

Location Profile

Who we are

At Melton Secondary College, our vision is a flourishing school community where challenge, curiosity and commitment lead to excellence. Guided by our mission to rise together ¿ proud of our community, ambitious in our goals, and committed to helping every student thrive ¿ we are united by our motto of Pursuing Excellence in everything we do.

We believe every student can succeed when they are known, challenged and supported. By maintaining high expectations alongside high levels of care, we create a learning environment where students flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Learning and wellbeing are inseparable, and we are committed to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to thrive.

Melton Secondary College serves more than 1,400 students and employs over 200 dedicated staff. Every student is known, noticed and valued. We recognise that strong partnerships with families and the wider community are essential to student success, and together we create the conditions for every learner to flourish.

How we support our staff and students

Melton Secondary College is a place where staff flourish. We are committed to developing exceptional teachers, leaders and educational support staff through purposeful skilled learning, coaching and clear pathways for growth. Our comprehensive induction program supports both beginning and experienced staff to thrive from their first day.

We believe that when we invest in our people, everyone benefits. Staff wellbeing is supported through our innovative nine-day face-to-face fortnight, providing regular opportunities for flexible work, professional collaboration, deep thinking and renewal.



By creating the conditions for staff to flourish, we enable them to deliver exceptional outcomes for students.

Student wellbeing is intentionally embedded into every school day. Each morning begins with a six-minute Morning Circle, fostering connection, belonging and readiness to learn through our Social Emotional Learning program. Students also participate in our highly valued Enrichment program, providing regular opportunities to explore interests, develop new skills and build meaningful relationships through experiences in the Arts, Sport, Communication and Service. These programs reflect our belief that curiosity, challenge and connection are fundamental to helping young people flourish.

Selection Criteria

KSC1 - Demonstrated experience, skills and knowledge relevant to the position. Current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

KSC2 - Demonstrated capacity to engage and work with young adults and the school community and an awareness and understanding of the issues encountered by young people.

KSC3 - Demonstrated ability to provide a comprehensive occupational therapy service within a school environment, including functional assessment, observation, consultation, intervention and development of practical recommendations. Demonstrated capacity to identify barriers to learning and participation and collaborate with teachers, students and families to develop,



implement and evaluate evidence-informed adjustments and supports.

KSC4 - with the ability to communicate complex functional information clearly and translate occupational therapy recommendations into practical strategies for students, teachers, Education Support staff and families. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive and confidential records in accordance with professional and organisational requirements.

KSC5 - Highly developed organisational, interpersonal and consultation skills, including the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with teachers, school leaders, Education Support staff, families and external professionals.

Role

The Occupational Therapist would work as a key member of the school's Disability Inclusion team to identify and reduce functional barriers to students' learning and independence. The role provides specialist advice, consultation, targeted intervention and staff capability building to strengthen the implementation of inclusive practices, reasonable adjustments and a multi-tiered system of support.

The successful applicant will be an experienced professional who will carry out their duties and responsibilities, relative to their professional discipline, with a high level of autonomy and with minimal reliance on professional supervision. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.

They will work collaboratively with the Allied Health and Inclusion teams to ensure that all students can access learning environments a

📌 Occupational Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne