Occupational Therapist

Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing Inclusion Programs and Services -

Client Services
Job title Occupational Therapist Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 28/06/2027

Salary $73,100 - $93,041 Location Darwin, Palmerston

Position number 47039 RTF 354742 Closing

Contact officer Brooke Pedersen, A/Assistant Director on 0499 873 258, brooke.pedersen@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354742

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability
by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact
officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted
priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Occupational Therapists work with within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build capability of educators to support students to
maximise their educational outcomes. Occupational Therapists perform environmental assessments with students using observation and
interviews with parents and teachers to plan and implement interventions for students with movement and sensory processing concerns that may
be having a direct impact on educational outcomes.

Context statement
Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides differentiated
support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities. SWIPS provides
advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are welcomed into an inclusive learning environment
and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full potential.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Deliver occupational therapy services within and across regional teams under the supervision of more experienced or senior occupational

therapists.
2. Support student, student groups, whole class and whole school approaches through environmental occupational therapy assessments and

staff capacity building, under the supervision of a more experienced or senior occupational therapist.
3. Participate in the delivery of evidence based Professional Learning sessions provided by SWIPS multidisciplinary teams and in response to

service requests.
4. Ensure adherence to the legislations, policy frameworks, guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the

department databases.
5. Participate in continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local level to ensure delivery of contemporary

occupational therapy services.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner

Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Demonstrated knowledge providing a variety of occupational therapy services appropriate for individual and group level intervention for

children and young people with disabilities.
3. Ability to work independently within defined parameters and in collaboration with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team to provide support

to schools on a range of occupational therapy issues impacting on educational outcomes.
4. Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and plan and proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
5. Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse professional, cultural and

linguistic backgrounds, which includes ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
6. Ability to provide professional learning and information to educators and leaderships teams in collaboration with team members.
7. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement strategies.

Desirable
1. Experience in the use of office-based computer programs and databases.

Further information
The selected applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain.
Corporate-based conditions apply to this position. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by 4x4 vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft
and include overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days. Four-wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of
Education and Training.

Approved: June 2026 Amanda Hubber, Senior Director Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services

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Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing Inclusion Programs and Services - Client

Services
Job title Occupational Therapist Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 28/06/2027

Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Darwin, Palmerston

Position number 47039 RTF 354742 Closing 30/09/2026
Contact officer Brooke Pedersen, A/Assistant Director on 0499 873 258, brooke.pedersen@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354742

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability
by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact
officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Occupational Therapists work with within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build capability of educators to support students to
maximise their educational outcomes. Occupational Therapists perform environmental assessments with students using observation and
interviews with parents and teachers to plan and implement interventions for students with movement and sensory processing concerns that may
be having a direct impact on educational outcomes.
Context statement
Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides differentiated
support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities. Student Wellbeing
and Inclusion Programs and Services provides advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are
welcomed into an inclusive learning environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full potential.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Deliver occupational therapy services within and across regional teams and supporting the coordination of allocation of occupational therapy

services.
2. Collaborate with Professional Practice Leaders and work across multidisciplinary teams to inform practice standards, facilitate place-based

decision making and ensure cohesive and place-based service delivery. This includes participating in the assessment of service requests from
intake through to allocation and service delivery planning for schools.

3. Support student, student group, whole class and whole school approaches through environmental occupational therapy assessments and
staff capacity building to develop movement and sensory processing competencies.

4. Support the delivery of evidence based Professional Learning sessions provided by SWIPS multidisciplinary teams and in response to service
requests.

5. Ensure adherence to the legislations, policy frameworks, guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the
department databases.

6. Consult with schools and families to evaluate student functioning and impacting issues to facilitate access and participation to maximise
educational outcomes for students.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner

Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Comprehensive knowledge, qualifications, and skills to provide a variety of occupational therapy services appropriate for individual, group

and system level intervention for children and young people with disabilities.
3. Proven ability to work independently under limited direction and in collaboration with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team to support

complex cases.
4. Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and commitment and drive to persist and achieve desired

outcomes.
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse professional, cultural and linguistic

backgrounds, which includes ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
6. Facilitation skills and ability to provide professional learning and information to educators and leaderships teams in collaboration with other

SWIPS officers.
7. Proven ability to implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.
Desirable
1. Postgraduate qualifications or experience in clinical education, leadership / management, specialty practice area or other relevant field.
Further information
The selected applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain.
Corporate-based conditions apply to this position. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by 4x4 vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft
and include overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days. Four-wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of
Education and Training.

Approved: June 2026 Amanda Hubber, Senior Director Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services

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Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing Inclusion Programs and Services - Client Services
Job title Senior Occupational Therapist Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 28/06/2027

Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Darwin, Palmerston

Position number 47039 RTF 354742 Closing 30/09/2026

Contact officer Brooke Pedersen, A/Assistant Director on 0499 873 258 or brooke.pedersen@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354742
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability
by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact
officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Occupational Therapists work with within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build capability of educators to support students to
maximise their educational outcomes. Occupational Therapists perform environmental assessments with students using observation and
interviews with parents and teachers to plan and implement interventions for students with movement and sensory processing concerns that
may be having a direct impact on educational outcomes.
Context statement
Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides differentiated
support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities. SWIPS provides
advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are welcomed into an inclusive learning
environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full potential.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide professional leadership in occupational therapy within and across regional teams, including providing effective contribution to

leadership with operational support and coordination and delivery of request for service allocations.
2. Supervise and mentor less experienced occupational therapy staff within the teams through provision of regular professional supervision,

including students on placement.
3. Collaborate with Professional Practice Leaders and work across multidisciplinary teams to inform practice standards, facilitate place-based

decision making and ensure cohesive and place-based service delivery. This includes participating in the assessment of service requests from
intake through to allocation and service delivery planning for schools.

4. Support student, student groups, whole class and whole school approaches through environmental occupational therapy assessments and
staff capacity building to develop movement and sensory processing competencies.

5. Develop and deliver evidence based Professional Learning sessions provided by SWIPS multidisciplinary teams and in response to service
requests.

6. Ensure adherence to the legislation, policy frameworks, guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the
department databases.

7. Provide expert advice on program and clinical issues within movement and sensory processing competencies relevant to young children and
students accessing the school curriculum,

8. Engage in other duties as identified by the employer which arise out of the priorities identified by the department.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner

Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Specialist knowledge, qualifications, and skills to provide a variety of occupational therapy services appropriate for individual, group and

system level intervention for children and young people with disabilities.
3. Proven ability to provide professional leadership, supervision and mentoring in the delivery of occupational therapy services and play a key

leadership role in team operations and high-level practice matters including complex cases.
4. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and plan and proven ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances

and priorities identified by the department.
5. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse

professional, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which includes ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
6. Strong facilitation skills and the ability to deliver professional learning and information to educators and school leadership teams.
7. Proven ability to initiate, implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.
Desirable
2. Postgraduate qualifications in clinical education, leadership / management, specialty practice area or other relevant field.
Further information
The selected applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain. Corporate-based conditions
apply to this position. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by 4x4 vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft and include overnight stays
in remote communities of up to four days. Four-wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of Education and Training.