Occupational Therapist - Statewide Talent Pool, Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Salary packaging available

Dedicated supervision and mentoring

Accrued time off for school holidays

Travel allowance / access to fleet

Job summary

Occupational Therapist - Statewide Talent Pool, Education Toowoomba, Australia, is a role within the Queensland Department of Education. The position involves delivering contemporary, evidence-based OT services to students in state schools and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support students across multiple school sites.

You will operate within a multi-tiered system of support, maintain current knowledge in school-based OT, adhere to Department policies and legislation, and

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

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.

Occupational Therapist - Statewide Talent Pool, Education Toowoomba, Australia