Ahp2 Occupational Therapy - Buy In - Open Access College

Department for Education
Job reference: 595762
Location: 5070 - MARDEN
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy work with 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.About the Role:Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey to help shape the future of education in South Australia? Join our team of Allied Health Professionals in Student Support Services.The Department for Education South Australia is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our School Buy-In team at Open Access College to support the strengths, opportunities and additional needs of children and young people across South Australia.School Buy-in is a dynamic multidisciplinary service model that adapts to meet the evolving needs of our schools, preschools and partnerships. School buy-in provides an intensive and wide scope of allied health services. Allied health services may be bought into one site, multiple sites or partnerships.As an Allied Health Professional working in school buy-in at Open Access College you will work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to promote the development, learning and wellbeing of children and young people. The specific goals and activities you will be delivering are contained within a project plan contextual to the sites buying in the service. As a member of Student Support Services and the school buy-in team you are expected to carry out responsibilities with a degree of autonomy. Project oversight and supervision are provided.Key responsibilities may include one or more of the following:

• Identify, deliver and evaluate targeted programs delivered in small groups, whole of site or whole of partnership
• Deliver coaching and professional development for staff
• Facilitate groups and information sessions for students, parents/caregivers
• Work alongside leadership to review and establish whole of site policies, procedures and practices

Qualifications:Essential: Current and full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of AustraliaSpecial 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.For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.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 (1.0 FTE), plus superannuationEnquiries:Enquiries can be directed to Cathryn Thoday, School Buy-In Lead, via tel: 0461 372 092 or email: Cathryn.Thoday2@sa.gov.au.Application Instructions:Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.Additional Note:This is a part-time contract role (0.6 FTE), initial 3-year contract.
Applications close: 02/06/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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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.