Welcoming 2027 new graduate Occupational Therapist to apply.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team across the Rockhampton, Gladstone and Emerald areas and support students to participate fully in learning, develop independence and achieve positive educational and wellbeing outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your occupational therapy expertise in an educational setting where your work can have a direct and lasting impact on students' learning, independence and wellbeing.

If you are passionate about inclusive education and helping students reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

About the Department:

The department employs approximately 100 (full time) occupational therapists working in Queensland state schools supporting students with disability to achieve the best outcomes from their 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.

Your opportunity:

- In this role you will advance your professional knowledge and skills in evidence based, contemporary paediatric OT practices.
- You will support students to access and participate in learning and assist schools to deliver inclusive education.

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 (up to 5 days paid per year)
- A supportive and flexible work workplace. e.g. accrued time off for school holidays
- All the required equipment provided to you including laptop and mobile phone, access to fleet vehicles and travel allowance
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program - to support your wellbeing
- Salary packaging available
- 38hr work week for full-time staff members. Part-time options available
- Locality allowance

For more information, please see the attached Role Description.

Interested? To Apply:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach evidence 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.

📌 Occupational Therapist - Parkhurst State School (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Rockhampton