AddressJob reference: 602776
Location: 5163 - HACKHAM WEST
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Exciting Opportunity in Children's Centres!
The Department for Education is seeking a talented Occupational Therapist to join our team in our Children's Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting (children’s centres).
Join our team and contribute and make a difference in the lives of children and families by providing essential services and support.
About Us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
Why work with us
- Join a dedicated team that is passionate about creating a brighter future for children and families in South Australia.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and make a meaningful impact on children's development.
- Embrace our values of service, professionalism, trust, respect, collaboration, and engagement.
About the roles
Children’s Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting (children’s centres) provide a network of integrated health, family support and education service hubs for families with babies and young children across South Australia. Children’s Centres Occupational Therapists provide a range of discipline-informed group and individual services for children, families and colleagues that promote children’s healthy development and support parenting through both universal and targeted service provision. The Occupational Therapist provides evidence-based services drawing upon key frameworks including attachment theory, trauma informed practice, cultural responsiveness, and use a strengths-based approach. Occupational therapists are members of interdisciplinary teams working in partnership with families, government and non-government sector colleagues across community, home and learning environments.
Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.
Qualifications
Essential: Current and full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
For all other special conditions please refer to the relevant position description.
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume, a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing your skills and why you think you’d be a good fit for the role, as well as any other supporting documents through I Work For SA website. Additionally, applicants must fill in and submit attached Pre Employment Declaration form and Application Cover Sheet.
Our team is eagerly waiting to review your application and explore the potential of having you on board.
Remuneration
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
AHP2: $86,950 - $100,729 per annum plus superannuation (will be adjusted to the actual hours worked)
Enquiries
Please direct your enquiries to Karen Purdie, Senior Occupational Therapist on Tel: 0437 919 *** or Email: ************@sa.gov.au
Additional Note
This is an ongoing part-time (0.3 FTE) opportunity, starting immediately.
Applications close: 02/07/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- Position Description - AHP2 Children\'s Centres Occupational Therapist.pdf
- VL233 - Employment Declaration_21-1-2020.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
