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Occupational Therapist - Statewide Talent Pool - Flexible

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Occupational Therapist - Statewide Talent Pool - Flexible

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Now recruiting to positions available in 2025 in rural, remote and city locations. A variety of full time and part time positions are available. 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. We are seeking applications from qualified or soon to be qualified occupational therapists to join our great multi-disciplinary teams. Applications form part of a talent pool from where vacancies across the state will be filled as they arise over the next 12 months. New graduates (or soon to be graduates) are welcome to apply.

About The Department

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.

About The Role

Occupational Therapists in the Department of Education work within schools teams to support students to access their educational environment and participate in learning.

Responsibilities Include

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

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 in some locations or travel allowance
• Salary packaging available
• Locality allowance for those working at specific (remote) centres across the state.
  
  

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

• Therapy roles in schools https://qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/specialist-support-staff
• Students with Disability https://education.qld.gov.au/students/students-with-disability
• Inclusive Education https://education.qld.gov.au/students/inclusive-education
  
  

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.
  
  

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical SupportSeniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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