Occupational Therapist - Statewide Pool, Education

  • Toowoomba
  • Queensland Government
About the RoleIn 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.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.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. Mandatory requirements Possession of a degree or be in the final year of completion of occupational therapy from a recognised tertiary institution, or other equivalent formal qualifications which, in the opinion of the Director-General, Department of Education or delegate, are acceptable and registration with the Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland. If in final year of completion of occupational therapy, employment cannot commence until degree has been completed, and registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is obtained.Current registration or the ability to obtain registration prior to commencing employment with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000, registered health practitioners working within their professional capacity must hold valid registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at all times during their employment for the purpose of satisfying the exemption requirements of the Act. Please refer to the attached role description for further information on any mandatory requirements for this position and Department of Education Occupational Therapy Services brochure. How to ApplyPlease supply: 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. One 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. The following information will assist with the development of your application: We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 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. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.