Job Title: Physiotherapy – Special Education

Subject/Duties: Physiotherapy

Level: Primary/Secondary P-12

Begin Date: 27/01/2027

End Date: 26/01/2028

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Hours: 15.2 Hours

Reference #: 1550053

Phone: 5215 5700

Location Profile

Hamlyn Views School is a Special Developmental School for students from Foundation to Year 12, located in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. Our students have a diagnosed moderate to severe intellectual disability, with many also presenting with additional needs, including a significant proportion on the autism spectrum.

At Hamlyn Views, students are at the centre of everything we do. We provide a safe, inclusive and flexible learning environment that recognises each student’s strengths, abilities and individuality, and supports them to engage, grow and succeed.

Our teachers, education support staff and allied health professionals work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning programs that promote independence, wellbeing and meaningful life skills. We hold high expectations for all learners and design learning experiences that enable students to reach their full potential and participate actively in their community.

Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of inclusive education that promotes individuality, fosters innovation and sets high expectations for all. Our core values ofLearning, Safety and Respectunderpin everything we do and align with our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support approach.

Hamlyn Views School is committed to Respectful Relationships, Safe Schools and maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, racism and discrimination. We actively foster a culture of inclusion, diversity,



gender equality and safety for students, staff and families.

Selection Criteria

SC 1:Specialist knowledge and expertisein Physiotherapy toprovide a comprehensive physiotherapy service that optimises thephysical and mobility functioning of students with a moderate and profound disability 5 to 18 years.

SC 2:Demonstrated capacity to provide consultation, assessment and intervention recommendations for students with physical and mobility difficulties, and to support and guide Teachers, Education Support Staff and Allied Health Assistant, in theimplementation of contemporary therapeutic strategies and approaches.

SC 3:Demonstrated exemplaryinterpersonal and teamwork skills to relate effectively to students with disabilities and collaboratewithin a multi-disciplinary Allied Health and Wellbeing Support Team to devise and deliver intervention services forstudents in a special developmental school setting.

SC 4:Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills to engage successfully with other Allied Health Professionals, Principal Class members, Teachers, Education Support Staff, Wellbeing Personnel, External Providers and Families to support the integration of appropriate intervention strategies and programs that promote quality learning outcomes for all students with disabilities.

SC 5:Demonstratedcommitment to own clinical supervision,



skilled learning and growth for self and others, as well as, an adherence to Department of Education and Training values.

Role

Range 4 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapist

📌 Physiotherapist (Geelong)
🏢 Hamlyn Views School
📍 Geelong