Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria

SC1  Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality evidence based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to support children with diverse learning, sensory, physical needs within an educational or paediatric setting.

SC2  Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive collaborative relationships with students, families, teachers, external agencies and multidisciplinary professionals within a school.

SC3  An ability to build staff capacity through the development and delivery of professional development on relevant Occupational Therapy theory for whole school wide programs and individualised staff training in response to student needs.

SC4  Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise demands, maintain accurate records and contribute positively as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

Role

Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. 

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.  Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.  Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountab…