Expand your work horizons
Deliver services via our dedicated telepractice base at Coorparoo, or work from your current region.
Support our rural and remote communities by becoming a valued member of the Borderless Services OT team.
About the Department of Education:
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About the Role
In this role you will share your professional knowledge and skills in evidence based, contemporary paediatric OT practices with teams across the state.
You will support students to access and participate in learning, and assist schools to deliver inclusive education no matter their location.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
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.
* Some overnight travel may be required. If travel is required, all costs will be covered, including a travel allowance
A mandatory requirement of this role is:
* Possession of a degree in 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.
* Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
Interested? To Apply:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role
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.