Occupational Therapist - Catholic Education Services, Cairns

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Commencement Date: As soon as possible, with flexibility for the successful candidate

Employment Type: Full-time, fixed term until 31 December 2027 (part-time arrangements may be considered)

Salary Range:  $100,600 to $159,917 FTE Gross per annum pending experience (pro-rata for part-time) 

Closing Date for Applications: Closing 11pm, Sunday 8 November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Catholic Education, Cairns

Our schools are nestled amongst ancient rainforests, pristine waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. And you can forget spending hours in the car or on a packed train. The hustle and bustle of the capital cities does not compare to our laidback commute.

About the Role

The role and responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist is to provide therapy services to students in schools and develop capacity within schools in meeting the needs of diverse learners. This involves working within a consultative framework including students, parents, teachers, learning support teachers, therapists, administration and external agencies.

This role is aimed at strengthening the individual skills of students to access the curriculum as well as support and train teaching staff in program implementation and management. The Occupational Therapist will work cooperatively with the Engagement Wellbeing and Learning Directorate, Principals and school staff to facilitate a holistic approach to learning for all students in our schools.

Frequent and regular school visits are a key component …