Special Education - Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria

• Relevant recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and current (or eligibility to obtain before commencement) general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through Ahpra.

   

• SC1: Coordination and Operational Leadership: Demonstrated Capacity to perform and oversee duties consistent with an Occupational Therapy role within the schools¿ guidelines and framework, including designing and delivering coaching to other education support staff and work in teams to support specific therapeutic and educational programs.

   

• SC 2: Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrated capacity to work, collaborate and build positive relationships within a Multidisciplinary team environment with other Allied Health professionals and external support services.

• SC3: Communication Skills: Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills for affectively liaising with staff, management, students, families and external stakeholders.

• SC4: Technical and Specialized Knowledge: Possesses the specialized expertise or certifications (up to 3 years or relevant regulated profession preferred) directly relevant to the specific Range 5 portfolio (high level disability and inclusion coordination, specialized pediatric occupational therapy program delivery.

   

• SC5:Advisory and Management Support: Demonstrated capacity to provide high level advice, policy input and operational support to the Principal, leadership team and school staff with respect to the Multidisciplinary specific programs.

Role

Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accou…