AHP2 Occupational Therapists - Multiple Roles, Children's Centres in Various Regional Locations
Multiple part-time opportunities in country locations available.
Exciting Opportunities in Children's Centres!
The Department for Education is seeking a talented professional to join our team as an occupational therapist in our Children's Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting.
Join our team and contribute to making a difference in the lives of children and families by providing essential services and support.
About Us:
Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and in the future, in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community.
About This Role:
Children's Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting provide a network of integrated health, family support, and education service hubs for families with babies and young children across South Australia. Children's centres occupational therapists provide a range of discipline-informed group and individual services for children, families, and colleagues that promote children's healthy development and support parenting.
The occupational therapist provides evidence-based services drawing upon key frameworks including attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, cultural responsiveness, and a strengths-based approach. Occupational therapists and speech pathologists are members of interdisciplinary teams working in partnership with families and colleagues across community, home, and learning environments.
Qualifications:
Essential: Current and full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Special Conditions:
Gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to employment requiring renewal every five years.
Undertake RRHAN–EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course (updated every three years).
Application Instructions:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages stating how your skills and experience align with the key competencies of the position description, Pre Employment Declaration form, and the Application Cover Sheet attached to this advertisement.
Please indicate in your cover letter which position and location you are interested in and if you are applying to work in the position from that location or in a FIFO capacity.
Remuneration:
AHP2: $88,255 - $102,240 per annum (1.0 FTE) + 11.5% superannuation + leave loading.
Enquiries:
To learn more about these exciting opportunities, please contact Karen Purdie, Senior Occupational Therapist on Tel: 0437 919 *** – Email: ******.
There are 4 regional vacancies available:Gabmididi Manoo Children and Family Centre, Whyalla – Part-time (0.5 FTE) for 12-month contract starting 11/02/2025.Kirton Point Children's Centre, Port Lincoln – Part-time (0.3 FTE) for 12-month contract starting 01/01/2025.Mount Gambier Children's Centre – Part-time (0.6 FTE) ongoing contract starting 01/01/2025.Ngura Yadurirn Children and Family Centre, Ceduna – Part-time (0.6 FTE) contract starting immediately until 05/08/2025.
Roles are based in these locations; however, FIFO arrangements from Adelaide will be considered with meal and accommodation allowances provided and flight and airport parking/travel costs covered.
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