Inclusion Advisor Occupational Therapist

Professional 3 Remuneration Package $126,958 - $141,986 (including salary $108,699 - $121,738)Student Wellbeing Inclusion Programs and Services - Client ServicesOngoing / Fixed vacancies in Alice Springs and Darwin About the team:Work in a multidisciplinary team supporting schools in regional networks to implement best practice wellbeing and inclusion approaches to improve learning outcomes for students with diverse needs.About the role:The Inclusion Advisor Occupational Therapists work with school leadership, teachers, school staff, parents and external groups or agencies to promote the development of young children and students’ occupational performance ensuring their access to and engagement in educational programs in a range of school and community settings.Occupational Therapists perform environmental assessments with students using observation and interviews with parents and teachers to plan and implement interventions for students with movement and sensory processing concerns that may be having a direct impact on educational outcomes.To be successful you will need a degree in occupational therapy and current registration or ability to obtain with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).What you’ll get in return:Attractive salary package + 6 weeks recreational leave, 3 weeks personal leave and recreation leave loading allowanceStudy and professional learning opportunities to develop your career and professional practiceWork with a dynamic multidisciplinary teamReal opportunities for long term employment with the Northern Territory GovernmentRelocation allowance for suitable intrastate and interstate candidatesOffice-based conditions apply to this position. The applicant must hold or be able to obtain a Working with Children Notice Clearance and an NT driver’s licence. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft and include overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days. Four wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of EducationAbout the location:https://boundlesspossible.nt.gov.au/about/the-territory https://Live your best life in the Territory https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory The Northern Territory, AustraliaFor further information about this vacancy please contact: Alice O'Connell-Debais, Inclusion Advisor Occupational Therapist on 08 8944 9356 or alice.oconnelldebais@education.nt.gov.au Quote vacancy number: 39260Closing date: 14.03.2024Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search