Occupational Therapist

Department of Education and Training; Darwin, Palmerston; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education and Training seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a regional team delivering school-based services in Darwin and Palmerston. The role operates within a Multi-tiered System of Support to strengthen educators and improve student outcomes.

The successful candidate will conduct environmental assessments with students, collaborate with parents and teachers, and plan interventions for movement and sensory processing needs affecting learning.

Qualifications

• Provide occupational therapy services within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to support student outcomes.
• Conduct environmental assessments with students using observation and interviews with parents and teachers to plan interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct occupational therapy services in schools within Darwin and Palmerston.
• Support movement and sensory processing needs that affect learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and school staff to implement interventions.

Job description

Vacancy Number: 047039

Agency: Department of Education and Training

Number of Vacancies: Several

Work Unit: Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services

Location: Darwin, Palmerston

Primary Objective: Occupational Therapists work within a regional team providing direct service delivery to schools. They work within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build capability of educators to support students to maximise their educational outcomes. Occupational Therapists perform environmental assessments with students using observation and interviews with parents and teachers to plan and implement interventions for students with movement and sensory processing concerns that may be having a direct impact on educational outcomes. One fixed term vacancy is available working in Darwin and Palmerston. Selection will be made at the P1, P2 or P3 level depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant.

Contact: Brooke Pedersen, A/Assistant Director on 0499 873 258 or [e-mail]

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $86,482 - $110,012 (including salary $73,100 - $93,041)

Experience Level: Professional 1