Occupational Therapist

Commencement Date: May, 2025 (Negotiable)

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary Range: $97,670 to $159,917 Gross per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date for Applications: Closing 11pm, Friday 23 May 2025

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 of this role.

Work Requirements

• Formal qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Experience working within a disability setting; including with children, young people and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to select and apply evidence-based practice in the provision of occupational therapy services in an educational setting, particularly for students with disabilities.
• Proven capacity to develop and implement programs and associated strategies and services to support the needs of students.
• Demonstrated skills in the implementation of programs and training of support personnel.
• Ability to operate in teams and develop professional networks with persons from various agencies including regional and outreach therapy services.
• An understanding of inclusive practices in educational settings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels of the school community.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within teams.
• Capacity to plan and deliver timely professional learning opportunities for staff development that improve teaching and learning experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Current drivers licence.
• A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education.
• Promote child safety at all times.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter (max 2 pages) highlighting your experience and knowledge and addressing the work requirements of the role.

Catholic Education Service encourages applicants to apply ASAP, interviews may be offered before the closing date.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Position Description Occupational Therapist CES

For enquiries: Please call (07) 4050 9722

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.