Student Support Services Occupational Therapist

The Goulburn Area Student Support Services work out of two offices: Shepparton & Seymour and we welcome staff to apply identifying which office best suits. Goulburn Student Support Services cover the whole area so travel between offices may be included within your workday.

This is an ongoing full-time opportunity.

About the Role

The Department of Education is looking for skilled and driven Occupational Therapist to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) teams in supporting schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress to achieving their educational goals and development potential.

If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential, and like working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team – then a role in the SSS is the job for you.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Provide high level occupational therapy support services to school age students to improve student learning.
• Undertake advanced wellbeing interventions that support students and schools
• Assist the coordination of student support services within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to student wellbeing policy development
• Provides leadership, professionally and operationally, within a multi-disciplinary student support team.
• Support teachers in the development of educational programs, particularly in respect to students with additional needs.
• Provide authoritative professional advice in relation to issues involving student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with and provide advice to other student support services team members in respect to complex cases.
• Contribute to the professional development of other occupational therapy support service team members.
• Liaise with community service organisations, DFFH, hospitals, specialist programs and other professionals regarding the support needs for students

Qualifications:

• A graduate or post graduate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A current Australian Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check

Essential:

• Registration as an occupational therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

About us

Our Goulburn SSS Program is a multidisciplinary team that thrives on collaborative innovative practice, sharing expertise and working alongside each other in the best interests of our students. We support whole program engagement and discipline specific peer supervision whilst also working alongside the Area's wider Health and Wellbeing workforces.

The Goulburn Area SSS work out of two offices: Shepparton & Seymour and we welcome staff to apply identifying which office best suits. Goulburn SSS cover the whole area so travel between offices may be included within your workday.

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply Now button on this advertisement.

Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume.

Further Information

For more information regarding the Department's allied health workforce and working in regions visit the links below:

DET Allied Health Careers

Regional Careers (education.vic.gov.au)

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Sharon Blackwell via Sharon.Blackwell@education.vic.gov.au

The department values 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 more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday, 2 July 2026.