This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department:
The Department of Education (Do E) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

About the role:As the Senior Advisor, Occupational Therapy, you will:

• Provide strategic advice on policy development and implementation and needs-based resourcing related to occupational therapy services within the region.
• Provide leadership and professional supervision at a regional level in the delivery of safe, high-quality effective occupational therapy services.
• Significantly contribute to the development of state-wide programs, policies, operational standards and procedures to support occupational therapy services across the state.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake the supervision and professional development planning for the occupational therapy team in NQR.
• Advise on matters relating to the delivery of occupational therapy services in MSR and state-wide
• Collaborate with regional and state-wide clinical supervisors, including attending regional and state-wide TANS and senior advisor meetings.
• Support regional and state-wide recruitment processes
• Participate in regional and state-wide research and project work.

Our ideal candidate would possess these qualities:

• Established coaching skills
• Develop relationships required as the leader of a virtual team
• Collaborate to achieve service outcomes
• Advocacy skills informed by policy and data
• Skills to lead and collaborate virtually with regional and school contacts
• Ability to travel overnight if required
• Located in NQR, or have the skills to lead and collaborate virtually from another region.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply:

• 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.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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