About the School Roma State College is a dynamic Prep to Year 12 school committed to excellence in academic, sporting, cultural, and community pursuits, offering a seamless learning journey supported by expert staff and quality facilities. Guided by the values of Respect, Strive, and Contribute, the College fosters a supportive environment where every student is empowered to grow, succeed, and reach their full potential. About the role: This is a unique opportunity to base yourself in one of several welcoming communities across the circuit of allocated schools, including Miles, Roma, Charleville, and Cunnamulla, with flexibility to suit your preferred location. The role offers variety, with occasional overnight or multi-day travel, and the Department supports a hybrid service model, combining in-person and virtual delivery. You'll be supported in developing your telepractice capability as part of a forward-thinking and well-resourced team. Working in the beautiful Darling Downs South West region, you will enjoy genuine country hospitality, a strong sense of community, and the chance to explore the rich landscapes of outback Queensland, all while staying within driving distance of South East Queensland. Your Opportunity As the Occupational Therapist, you will: Support children students to access and fully participate in learning and experience success and wellbeing across all stages of learning, in an inclusive education system supported by reasonable adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to meet their needs. Apply your professional skills and knowledge in contemporary occupational therapy and collaborate with education teams within schools to deliver high quality occupational therapy services which address barriers to student learning and enhance educational outcomes. The Occupational Therapist reports to the school Principal for operational and administrative matters and to either the Senior Regional Advisor, Occupational Therapy or Senior Occupational Therapist (Supervisory) on all clinical practice matters. Your Responsibilities As the Occupational Therapist, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement best-practice, inclusive occupational therapy services in schools Form collaborative partnerships with schools, health professionals, and families to enhance the participation and well-being of students with disability Support school staff in implementing reasonable adjustments through capability building, curriculum co-planning, resource development, and school improvement initiatives Enhance your professional knowledge and skills in paediatric occupational therapy practices by developing responsive, contemporary tiered service models that address barriers to student learning Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role. * Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.LI-PRIORITY
