An exciting opportunity exists to be based in the North West (Mount Isa)!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 Occupational Therapists to join our great multi-disciplinary teams.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location North West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/NQR560901/24P
Closing date 20-May-2024
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Contact person Hannah McCarron
Contact details 0467 795 497
Access theAbout the RoleThe 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.Your OpportunityIn this role you will advance your professional knowledge and skills in evidence based, contemporary paediatric OT practices. You will support students to access and participate in learning and assist schools to deliver inclusive education.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.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program - to support your wellbeing.
- Salary packaging available.
- 38hr work week for full-time staff members. Part-time options available.
- Locality allowance for those working at specific (remote) centres across the state.
- 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.
- 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).
- Please complete the Applicant Questionnaire