AHP3 Occupational Therapist, Inclusive Practice

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Department for Education in South Australia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Autism Inclusion team. The role provides guidance on sensory processing, emotional regulation, social skills and movement responsive needs across public schools to build educator capability.

You will help develop and deliver evidence-informed professional learning, resources and consultation to more than 420 Autism Inclusion Teachers, supporting inclusive, neuro-affirming practice and better outcomes

Qualifications

• Current and full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Desirable: experience with students in education settings and with families who have children with autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise to support sensory processing, emotional regulation, social skills and movement-responsive needs.
• Contribute to development and delivery of evidence-informed professional learning, resources and consultation.
• Support Autism Inclusion Teachers across South Australia to implement inclusive, neuro-affirming practices.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to build system-wide capability and positive outcomes for autistic learners.
• Engage with stakeholders to strengthen inclusive education across schools.

Job description

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

Department for Education

Job reference: 864051

Location: 5022 - HENLEY BEACH

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About The Role

The South Australian government has invested in the Autism Inclusion Teacher Initiative which supports Autism Inclusion Teachers (AITs) in all public schools with a primary enrolment across the state. The Autism Inclusion Multidisciplinary (AIM) Team works collaboratively to build the capability of AITs to lead and influence inclusive, neuro-affirming practices within their school communities. This strengthens educator capability and improves educational outcomes for Autistic and neurodivergent learners.

The Occupational Therapist provides expertise and guidance to support sensory processing, emotional regulation, social skills and movement responsive needs. The role contributes to the development and delivery of evidence-informed professional learning, resources and consultation to more than 420 Autism Inclusion Teachers across South Australia.

The role supports AITs to implement strategies that promote communication, participation, learner agency and access to learning for Autistic and neurodivergent students.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Occupational Therapist contributes to a capability building service model that supports sustainable change across schools. The role also works with SIES staff, the wider Inclusive Teaching and Learning Directorate, Student Support Services, Local Education Teams and other stakeholders to strengthen inclusive, neuro-affirming practice and support the Department's commitment to improve outcomes for Autistic and neurodivergent learners.

The role also contributes to the broader work of SIES and Inclusive Teaching and Learning through service delivery, team and service-wide activities, and project work that strengthens inclusive education and builds system-wide capability.

Qualifications

Essential: Current and full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Desirable: Experience with students in the education setting. Experience in working with families who have child/ren with autism.

Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

AHP3 $112,139 - $120,284 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Deanne Stephanos, Project Lead Autism Inclusion, via tel: [phone] or email: [email protected]

Applications close: 18/11/2026 11:30 PM

Additional Note

This is a full-time (1.0FTE) 2-year term contract role commencing 01 January 2027.

Applicants seeking part-time arrangements are encouraged to apply, with working hours negotiable.

Attachments

• Application Cover Sheet - PS Act.pdf


• How to Apply - PS Act guidelines.pdf


• Position description - AHP3 Occupational Therapist Inclusive Practice.pdf


• VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.