Allied Health Assistant P - 12

Overview

Work type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

Occupation: Education and Training

Location: Western Metropolitan

Reference: 1473768

Location Profile

Located in Melbourne's Western suburbs, Sunshine Special Developmental School (SDS) offers an inclusive, innovative and tailored learning environment for students aged from 5-18 years with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities. Our school is divided into two sub-schools: Primary and Secondary. The school is home to students from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds. We have many Vietnamese families, and we welcome an increasing number of Burmese and African families into our school community. Sunshine SDS has an enrolment of 200 students. Our staff comprises of and a staff compliment of 4 Principal Class Officers, 4 Leading Teachers, 4 Learning Specialists, 26 Teachers and 73 Education Support Staff. All members of our community actively promote our vision of `Excellence in education for every student, every day without exception¿. We uphold our values of `Learning, Collaboration, Respect, Courage and Persistence¿.

At our school, we provide personalized teaching and learning programs tailored to the unique needs of each student, guided by the ABLES (Abilities Based Learning and Education Support) assessment framework. Our programs are grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Little Learners Love Literacy (LLLL), School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and the Berry Street Educational Model. These tools help us establish priority learning goals and track student progress effectively. Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, our teaching focuses on key areas such as English, Mathematics, and Personal and Social Capabilities. Learning is enriched through a variety of multi-sensory, hands-on, and play-based activities to engage students fully. Additionally, students participate in weekly specialist programs in the following domains: Visual Art, Learn to Play, Performing Arts, and Health and Physical Education.

We also offer extension programs such as Career, Pathways & Transition, Library, Sensory Garden, Cooking, Swimming, Hydrotherapy, Lunch Clubs, Bike Education, and Mini Woolworths. These activities are not only designed to enrich the educational experience and promote holistic development but also builds students¿ confidence and practical life skills while reinforcing the importance of communication. We are very fortunate to have a strong multi-disciplinary team that provides consults during termly Student Support Group meetings and ensures alignment of reasonable adjustments and strategies across all settings. These professionals include 6 Speech Therapists, 5 Occupational Therapists, a Physiotherapist, 3 Allied Health Assistants, a Nurse, a Student Wellbeing Officer, a Student Welfare Officer, a NDIS & Transitions Coordinator, a Mental Health Practitioner and a Community Liaison Officer.

Sunshine SDS promotes and upholds our vision of `Excellence in education for every student, every day without exception.¿ And values LEARNING | COLLABORATION | RESPECT

Selection Criteria

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Role

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Range 3 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. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

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

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Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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.

The Department of Education 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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 underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

• 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

Conditions of Employment

• 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

Posted 28 April 2025