Occupational Therapist
Employment
Part time, Temporary
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Posted 12 May 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Nakara Primary School
409
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
25.2
Teaching FTE
20.3
Non-teaching FTE
1,051
ICSEA value
69th percentile · Average SES
58%
EAL/D Background
13%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Deliver high quality Occupational Therapy support to students with additional needs and effective professional learning to staff in line with the school ASIP.
Context statement
Nakara Primary is an urban school with a student population of approximately 400 including Preschool and an Early Learning Centre. The school community has a large number of families with English as an additional language. Nakara currently has a focus on Restorative Practices and developing strong Wellbeing and Inclusion practices to ensure all students are able to access education in a safe and nurturing environment.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Provide intervention sessions for individual students and small groups focused on emotional regulation
- Lead professional learning for staff in relation to Tier 1 strategies for supporting students
- Develop therapeutic programs to support students in developing the necessary skills to be successful in school
- Work collaboratively with teachers and leadership to develop positive beha…