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SalaryThe Department of Education are seeking engaging and passionate physiotherapists to work in our school community within the Townsville area. If you're motivated to support young people to achieve educational success then this is the opportunity for you! This position is offered on a part-time temporary basis, working 38 hours and 0.5 FTE per fortnight, for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/NQR533736/24T
Closing date 21-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined
Contact person Lisa Giorcelli
Contact details 0467 520 182
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About the Department of Education:
With over 1,200 schools spanning across the state of Queensland, the Department of Education is one of the largest public sector providers, supporting all state school students to meet their educational needs.
Physiotherapy plays a vital role in supporting our students to feel successful in all aspects of their learning.
Our service promotes evidence based inclusive practises across all areas of the school day from the classroom to the playground.
Support is provided across the range of domains including developing movement skills, optimal seating for learning, movement in and around the school, manual handling and play. Addressing the posture, movement and neurosensory motor development needs of students influences their ability to learn, engage, participate and achieve positive educational outcomes
Service is delivered through a variety of models including teacher professional development, group intervention, individual service and telepractice.
See the attached brochure for more information about physiotherapy services with the Department of Education
Your Role:
Your opportunity is to develop your paediatric skills across a range of settings within a variety of teams and make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people with disability.
Responsibilities include:
- Form strategic partnerships with schools, allied health professionals and families.
- Identify, assess and implement physiotherapy programs and provide services for students in the designated target group.
- Provide a consultative and resource service regarding physiotherapy to teachers, parents and others.
- Participate in specialised projects and research activities in consultation with the supervising physiotherapist.
- Development of skills for supervision university physiotherapy students with support from your senior advisor.
- Public Service Award conditions with Health Professional pay Flexible work arrangements;
- Additional time off benefits;
- No shift work;
- 75% super contributions.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
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.
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Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants
Information Package for Applicants
