Regional School Occupational Therapist, 0.8 FTE (Fixed-Term)

Catholic Education SA; Port Pirie; Sur place; AUD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Catholic Education South Australia is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to deliver school-based services across regional South Australia, including Port Pirie and Adelaide regions. The role supports student participation, wellbeing, and inclusive education within the CILAH program.

You will collaborate with school leaders, educators and families, travel regularly across regional communities, and participate in program development and peer supervision.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in occupational therapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Experience identifying factors that influence student participation at school in collaboration with students, families and educators.
• Experience implementing practical, evidence-informed strategies that support student wellbeing, regulation, participation and learning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with educators, families and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for students, particularly students with disability.
• Flexibility, independence and resilience to work across geographically diverse regional communities with intrastate travel.

Responsabilités

• Deliver school-based occupational therapy services that support student participation, wellbeing, and learning.
• Identify factors that influence student engagement and participation at school and develop practical, evidence-informed strategies to support positive outcomes.
• Partner with school leaders, educators and families to identify needs and strengthen inclusive practices.
• Build educator capability through consultation, coaching, professional learning and implementation support.
• Collaborate with allied health and education colleagues to provide coordinated support for students and schools.
• Contribute to CILAH service development, quality improvement and professional guidance, including peer supervision where appropriate.

Connaissances

Occupational therapy

AHPRA registration

Travel flexibility

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Occupational therapy degree

Description du poste

Catholic Education South Australia is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to deliver school-based services across regional South Australia, including Port Pirie and Adelaide regions. The role supports student participation, wellbeing, and inclusive education within the CILAH program.

You will collaborate with school leaders, educators and families, travel regularly across regional communities, and participate in program development and peer supervision.