Occupational Therapist - Central Queensland Region (Mackay, Rockhampton or Gladstone)

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Queensland seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a collaborative team in Mackay. You will enhance children's learning experiences through tailored occupational therapy services. The role offers professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and flexible working options. Previous experience in paediatric therapy and teamwork is essential.

Benefits

Professional development allowance

Accrued time off for school holidays

Salary packaging options

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric occupational therapy practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teaching staff.
• Knowledge of inclusive education strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support children to participate in all stages of learning.
• Apply professional knowledge in occupational therapy.
• Deliver high quality therapy services to enhance educational outcomes.

Skills

Paediatric occupational therapy

Collaboration with education teams

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Central Queensland Region (Mackay, Rockhampton or Gladstone)

Are you keen to work within a collaborative team environment to achieve occupational success for children at school? Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your professional knowledge and skills in paediatric occupational therapy practice? Working as an OT in QLD state schools is a rewarding career choice that can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

About The Department Of Education

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance.

Your Opportunity

In this role you will advance your professional knowledge and skills in evidence based, contemporary paediatric OT practices.

As The Occupational Therapist, You Will

• Support children students to access and fully participate in learning and experience success and wellbeing across all stages of learning, in an inclusive education system supported by reasonable adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to meet their needs.
• Apply your professional skills and knowledge in contemporary occupational therapy and collaborate with education teams within schools to deliver high quality occupational therapy services which address barriers to student learning and enhance educational outcomes.

Benefits

• Dedicated supervision and peer mentoring to assist with your professional support and ongoing development.
• Comprehensive department and discipline specific induction programs.
• Professional development allowance with negotiation to complete in work hours (up to 5 days paid per year).
• A supportive and flexible work environment. e.g. accrued time off for school holidays.
• All the required equipment provided to you including laptop and mobile phone, access to fleet vehicles and travel allowance.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program - to support your wellbeing.
• Salary packaging available.
• 38hr work week for full-time staff members. Part-time options available.
• Locality allowance.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.