SC 1: Specialist knowledge and expertise in Paediatric Physiotherapy to provide a comprehensive physiotherapy service that optimises the physical and mobility functioning of students 5 to 18 years.

SC2: 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.

SC3: Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and teamwork skills to effectively relate with students with a diverse range of abilities and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to devise and deliver intervention services for students in a special developmental school.

SC4: Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills to engage successfully with teachers, other Allied Health Professionals, Education Support staff, wellbeing personnel, external providers, specialist personnel and families to support the integration of appropriate intervention strategies and programs that promote quality learning outcomes for students with physical disabilities.

SC5: 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.

The school Physiotherapist has a primary role in supporting and assisting teachers to provide for the physical wellbeing of their students. This includes, but is not limited to providing direct service and consultancy to school staff in developing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies that optimise student functioning. Physiotherapists offer a limited consultancy to families, where appropriate, particularly where issues are impacting on school functioning. The Physiotherapist will undertake a range of duties including but not limited to: manual handling training, therapy services, physical based-programs, and aquatic therapy programs, assessmentfor reporting purposes, secondary consultations and equipment prescription

• Responsibility for the overall development and delivery of Physiotherapy services at a special developmental school within an integrated services model
• Provide consultant physiotherapy assistance to staff in the management of students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities who exhibit physical and mobility difficulties.
• Liaise with other professionals in the management of students and be proactive in accessing additional services for students with families as required
• Assisting 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
• Assist in the writing of applications for the Program for Students with Disabilities funding as required.
• Attend Student Support Group meetings as requested.
• Conduct training and instruction for school colleagues, families and external community partners as required, within the professional field of expertise.
• Provide individual student Aquatic Therapy programs.
• Meet with the Principal Class team, other therapists and Allied Health Assistant on a regular basis to support the effective and efficient coordination of Allied Health services
• Undertake professional development relevant for the role.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Principal Class Team.

Candidates must have an approved Higher Education Qualification in Physiotherapy,

with a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy a minimum.

Registered practitioner with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).

Must hold a current Working with Children’s card and a current driver’s licence.

The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx