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
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 working with us .
Working with Us
The department employs approximately 100 (full time) occupational therapists working in Queensland state schools supporting students with disability to achieve the best outcomes from their education.
Your Opportunity
In this role you will advance your professional knowledge and skills in evidence based, contemporary paediatric OT practices. You will support students to access and participate in learning and assist schools to deliver inclusive education.
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
For more information please see the attached Role Description.
Interested To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
