Occupational Therapist - St Bernardine's Primary School, REGENTS PARK

Job Reference 22243_24/07/24
Closing date November 11, 2024
Location 25 Vergulde Rd, Regents Park Queensland, Australia 4118
Status Contract

About this job

Estimated start date:  Commencing January, 2025
Position tenure:  Part-time | Fixed term
Weeks worked:  Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term)12 months - from Janurary 2025
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 8 Hours/Day, 3 Day/Week, 24 hours/Week (Days to be negotiated with the successful applicant) Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Support Officer Level 6(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement


St Bernardine's School is a vibrant Catholic community that caters for students from Prep to Yr 6. St Bernardine’s has enrolments of over 730 students and our motto is To Serve, To Challenge. At St Bernardine's we work as a community to foster a safe, productive and harmonious environment that promotes the learning growth and engagement of the children in our care. We are committed to developing the whole child to be successful, confident citizens of the future.  Explore our school website to learn more about us. 

In this rewarding role, you will provide tailored occupational therapy services and support to help our students fully engage in their learning enabling them to experience success and maximise wellbeing across their learning journey. 

You will collaborate closely alongside school leadership, teachers, multidisciplinary staff and parents to apply and share knowledge and professional skills to address and minimise barriers to student learning, ultimately enhancing educational outcomes. 

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
  • Have a commitment to Safeguarding
    • The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Contact:   Peter Vincent Griffin
Contact number:   0738001854
Contact email:   Peter.Griffin@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing date:     25-Oct-2024