Occupational Therapist - Far North Queensland Region

Job Reference QLD/FNR684868/26T

Closing date April 21, 2026

Location Cairns region,Far North Qld

Contact
0436 912 634

About this job

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Provide contemporary, evidence based occupational therapy services to students in state school across Far North Queensland.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams
• Work within a multi tiered system of support in schools
• Maintain knowledge and skills in providing occupational therapy in schools
• Provide occupational therapy services which adhere to legislation and Department of Education policies and procedures
• Engage in professional supervision

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Dedicated supervision and peer mentoring to assist with your professional support and ongoing development.
• Comprehensive department and discipline specific induction programs
• Professional development allowance with negotiation to complete in work hours (min 5 days paid per year)
• A supportive and flexible work environment. e.g. accrued time off for school holidays
• All the required equipment provided to you including laptop and mobile phone, access to fleet vehicles in some locations or travel allowance
• Salary packaging available
• Locality allowance for those working at specific (remote) centres across the state.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

The following information will assist with the development of your application:

https://qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/specialist-support-staff

https://education.qld.gov.au/students/students-with-disability

https://education.qld.gov.au/students/inclusive-education

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.

Application Downloads

FNR684868_26T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf