Regional School OT: Elevate Student Participation & Wellbeing

Catholic Education South Australia; Port Pirie; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education South Australia seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to support regional and remote schools under the CILAH program. You will strengthen student participation, wellbeing and learning through collaborative, evidence-informed practice with school leaders, educators and families.

Travel across regional South Australia is required, including occasional overnight stays; the role is fixed-term for 12 months at 0.8 FTE, with opportunities to extend or increase FTE depending on

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in occupational therapy and current general registration with AHPRA.
• Experience identifying factors influencing student participation and success at school in collaboration with students, families and educators.
• Experience implementing practical, evidence-informed strategies that support student wellbeing, regulation, participation and learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school-based occupational therapy services that support student participation, wellbeing and learning.
• Identify factors affecting student engagement at school and develop practical strategies to improve 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.

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Catholic Education South Australia seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to support regional and remote schools under the CILAH program. You will strengthen student participation, wellbeing and learning through collaborative, evidence-informed practice with school leaders, educators and families.

Travel across regional South Australia is required, including occasional overnight stays; the role is fixed-term for 12 months at 0.8 FTE, with opportunities to extend or increase FTE depending on