Occupational Therapist

Closes: 11 August 2026

Classification: Health Professional Level 2/3
Salary: $91,026 - $120,057 plus superannuation
Position No: 44996
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 July 2026
Contact Officer: Teresa Carr on Teresa.Carr@ed.act.edu.au or 0481 483 590

Details: Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services Branch values the role allied health professionals play in improving the educational outcomes for children and young people.  We are currently seeking occupational therapists to join the Allied Health Service Team.

The Allied Health Service (AHS) provides support to schools on a request for support basis along with centrally delivered professional learning and student support initiatives. The AHS works using a collaborative model with schools. Professionals have a diverse skill set and roles are underpinned by various legislations and policies including the Disability Discrimination ACT, Disability Standards for Education and Safe and Supportive Schools Policy.

The Allied Health Service:

• Links with families and external providers and agencies to enhance educational outcomes for students.
• Consists of social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, allied health assistants (AHA) and speech language pathologists.
• Works with schools and other education support office teams to build school capacity to improve outcomes where students are having trouble connecting to school and engaging with education.

On commencement, pay …