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 exhibit physical and mobility difficulties.
- Liaise with other professionals in the management of students and be proactive in accessing additional services for students and families, as required.
- Assist teaching staff in developing goals for students to optimise student adjustment and wellbeing based on results of assessment and observation.
- Provide support for staff as necessary, including discussion, modelling and guidance regarding implementation of recommendations and to compliment the services of employee health.
- Undertake physiotherapy assessments to determine students level of physical and mobility development
- Support the provision of evidence for Disability Inclusion Profile.
- Attend Student Support Group meetings as requested.
- Conduct training and instruction for school colleagues, families and external community groups, as required, within the professional field of expertise.
- Provide individual student hydrotherapy programs.
- Support programming for students undergoing orthopaedic or other surgeries.
- Maintain appropriate records, including using the COMPASS Management System.
- Incorporate DET and school policies and procedures into physiotherapy school-wide practices.
- Ensure a high professional standard of work.




- Maintain and upgrade therapy resources and equipment in consultation with members of the Allied Health team and Allied Health budget leader.
- Prepare Equipment Grant applications as necessary to support the acquisition of student equipment and resources.
- Meet with the Principal Class and Allied Health team on a regular basis to support the effective and effective coordination of school-wide Allied Health services.
- Undertake professional development relevant for the role.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Principal Class Team.

Who May Apply

- Candidates must have an approved Higher Education Qualification in Physiotherapy, with a Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy a minimum.
- Registered practitioner with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
- At least one year of experience working in a paediatric setting desirable.

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) via [emailprotected] 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 underpi

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