Occupational Therapist - North Coast Region (Maryborough) , Education

The North Coast Region is seeking an Occupational Therapist who has a strong desire to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in regional schools.
You will provide OT services through a tiered model of support to schools within the geographical area of Maryborough and surrounds. Some travel is required in this role and department fleet vehicles are available.
This role is offered on a temporary part-time basis at 45.60 hours and 0.60 FTE, until 31 December 2024 unless otherwise determined.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR534517/24T
Closing date 14-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 31 Dec 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Donna Lamprecht
Contact details 0455 099 588
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About the Role:
Responsibilities include:

• Support students to achieve their potential using evidence-based contemporary occupational therapy knowledge and frameworks to assist schools to identify and make reasonable adjustments and use inclusive teaching strategies.
• Collaborate and liaise with school leaders, teachers, other service providers, and the supervising Occupational Therapist to assess barriers to student learning and develop and implement occupational therapy services across schools.
• Participate as an active member in education teams within schools to ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence-based contemporary occupational therapy services to enhance learning outcomes for students with disability.
• Use professional knowledge and skills to deliver occupational therapy services in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, professional standards and guidelines.

Benefits include:
New employees benefit from the following:

• A comprehensive induction program conducted through regional and state-wide programs and activities.
• Professional development allowance with negotiation to complete in work hours (up to 5 days paid per year).
• Regular, structured and continuous professional supervision (up to 10 hours per school term), peer support and mentoring from senior staff.
• Collegial support and professional networking with fellow departmental therapists and specialist staff.
• Flexible work arrangements e.g. accrued time off for school holidays.

Occupational therapy services are delivered through flexible delivery models with an emphasis on collaboration and embedded strategies within curriculum activities and classroom routines to support participation. OT's in schools may choose to develop school capacity to meet the needs of students through staff capability development, curriculum planning, resource development and school improvements initiatives as well as individual student assessment and support. For information that may assist in your application please view the following:

• Therapy roles in schools
• Students with Disability
• Inclusive Education
• Equity and Excellence

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

• Your resume (maximum 2 pages) including:
• Relevant education and career history (name and location of organisation, period of employment, job title, major duties, responsibilities and achievements).
• Practice education experience is relevant for recent graduates.
• Referee details: Provide phone and email contacts for two referees who can verify your knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to this role. It is preferable that one is your current supervisor.

• Also a 1 page response detailing: your strengths relating to the role responsibilities (see role description). Please include relevant examples from clinical education (student placement) or practice that detail a situation, including your role, your actions and the outcomes achieved. The following competencies should be reflected within the response; vision, results and accountability (see role description).

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.
Further information
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For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants