Occupational Therapist - Statewide Talent Pool, Education

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Travel allowance

Salary packaging

Professional development allowance

Induction & mentoring

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist to contribute to a statewide talent pool across Education Wide Bay and other regions. You will provide evidence-based occupational therapy services to students in state schools and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

The role supports a multi-tiered system of support, adheres to Department policies, and offers professional supervision, training opportunities, and flexible career options, including salary packaging

Responsibilities

• Provide contemporary, evidence based occupational therapy services to students in state school
• Work within multidisciplinary teams
• Work within a multi tiered system of support in schools
• Maintain knowledge and skills in providing occupational therapy in schools
• Provide occupational therapy services which adhere to legislation and Department of Education policies and procedures
• Engage in professional supervision

Job description

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. Find out more about .

Responsibilities include:

• Provide contemporary, evidence based occupational therapy services to students in state school
• Work within multidisciplinary teams
• Work within a multi tiered system of support in schools
• Maintain knowledge and skills in providing occupational therapy in schools
• Provide occupational therapy services which adhere to legislation and Department of Education policies and procedures
• Engage in professional supervision

For more information please see the attached Role Description.

The following information will assist with the development of your application:

Additional information:

• Applications are reviewed, and interviews are scheduled every 2 months.
• Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
• 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 in some locations or travel allowance
• Salary packaging available
• Locality allowance for those working at specific (remote) centres across the state.

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Occupational Therapist - Statewide Talent Pool, Education Wide Bay, Australia