Recruiting for 2026-2027 school-based Occupational Therapy positions across rural, remote, and metropolitan locations. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available in both temporary and permanent roles. New graduates (or those soon to graduate) are welcome to apply.

Are you keen to work within a collaborative team environment to achieve occupational success for children at school?

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your professional knowledge and skills in paediatric occupational therapy practice?

Working as an OT in QLD state schools is a rewarding career choice that can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

Applications form part of a talent pool from where vacancies across the state will be filled, until 31/12/2027.

Job details

About the Department:

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.  

Responsibilities include:

• Provide contemporary, evidence based occupational therapy services to students in state school
• 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

For more information please see the attached Role Description.

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

• Therapy roles in schools
• Students with Disability
• Inclusive Education
• Equity and Excellence

Additional information:

• Applications are reviewed, and interviews are scheduled every 2 months.
• Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

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 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.

How to apply:

We are seeking to understand your occupational therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning and your ability to transfer this into a school based occupational therapy role. Please note AI – generated responses may not not demonstrate these skills

• One page response detailing:
  • Your strengths relating to the role responsibilities (see role description).
  • Include relevant examples from clinical education (student placement) or practice that detail a situation, including your role, your actions and the outcomes achieved.
  • The following competencies should be reflected within the response; vision, results and accountability (see role description).
  • You may wish to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
• Resume (maximum 2 pages) including:
  • Relevant education and career history (name and location of organisation, period of employment, job title, major duties, responsibilities and achievements).
  • Practice education experience is relevant for recent graduates.
  • Referee details: Provide phone and email contacts for two referees who can verify your knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to this role. It is preferable that one is your current supervisor.
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details).   

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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO678581_26P - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description