Department of Education Victoria – Hamlyn Heights VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

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 secure, 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 of Learning, 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 expertise in Physiotherapy to provide a comprehensive physiotherapy service that optimises the physical 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 the implementation of contemporary therapeutic strategies and approaches.

SC 3: Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and teamwork skills to relate effectively to students with disabilities and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary Allied Health and Wellbeing Support Team to devise and deliver intervention services for students 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: Demonstrated commitment to own clinical supervision, professional 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 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

Responsibilities:

- Responsibility for the delivery of Physiotherapy services at a special developmental school in conjunction with other school based Physiotherapists.
- Provide consultant physiotherapy assistance to staff in the management of students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities who may exhi

📌 Physiotherapist (Geelong)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Geelong