Department for Education
Job reference:
635806
Location:
- VARIOUS -
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Part time opportunities in metro and country locations available. Applying is quick and simple (see application instructions below). Please submit your application as soon as it is ready.
Applications will be considered as soon as they are submitted to match you to any existing and/or upcoming opportunities.
For more information on specific children's centre locations go to:
This advertisement will remain live for 12 months.
A register of selected applicants will remain active for 12 months, during which time you may be offered employment as positions become available.
Why Work With Us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About The Role
Children's Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting (children's centres) provide a network of integrated health, family support and education service hubs for families with babies and young children across South Australia. Children's centres occupational therapists provide a range of discipline-informed group and individual services for children, families and colleagues that promote children's healthy development and support parenting through both universal and targeted service provision. The occupational therapist provides evidence-based services drawing upon key frameworks including attachment theory, trauma informed practice, cultural responsiveness, and use a strengths-based approach. Occupational therapists are members of interdisciplinary teams working in partnership with families, government and non-government sector colleagues across community, home and learning environments.
Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.
Qualifications
Essential:
Current and full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration
AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%)
Enquiries
Enquiries can be made by emailing:
Application Instructions
* Prepare your updated resume, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications;
* Provide a cover letter (of no more than two pages) describing what has drawn you to apply for a occupational therapy position within the Department for Education. Include how the key capabilities in the position description align with your skill set, interests and professional goals;
* Complete the Pre Employment Declaration form & Application Cover Sheet (attached);
* Complete the preference sheet (attached).
Our team is eagerly waiting to review your application and explore the potential of having you on board.
Applications should be made through the I Work For SA website.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close:
14/12/2025 11:30 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.