Inclusion Advisor Occupational Therapist - Register of Interest

Department of Education, Northern Territory Government

Alice Springs

• New

This Register of Interest aims to recruit applicants for Inclusion Advisor Occupational Therapist positions available in Darwin and Alice Springs. Applications may be assessed while the Register remains open or immediately on its closure in July.Occupational Therapists work with within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build capacity 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.Successful applicants must hold a degree in occupational therapy and current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority. Copies of your qualifications and professional membership status must be provided for your application to be considered.Selection will be made at the P2 or P3 level depending on available positions and the experience/qualifications of successful applicants. Several vacancies are available, and applicants may request to be based in Darwin or Alice Springs.

• Manunda Place, 38 Cavenagh Street, Darwin

Teachers in the NT teach some 33 000 children in 153 government schools spread across 1.35 million square kilometres. Schools are grouped into six regions:

Of the 153 government schools, 73% are located in remote and very remote areas, with 46% of the NT’s total student population attending those remote schools.

Some 44% of all our students in the NT speak a language other than English at home.

At 1.35 million square kilometres, from the turquoise water and lush rainforest of the Top End to the iconic landscapes of the Red Centre, the NT is a big place. About six times the size of Victoria, in fact.

For all that space, the Territory’s population is just under 250 000— with people living in rich and vibrant communities scattered all over the NT, from the cities and country towns to some of the most untouched corners of the country.

Our sparse, youthful population (the median age here is just 31), vast land, wild landscapes and rich mix of people, nationalities and culture make teaching in the Northern Territory a special experience.

Taking your career to the Northern Territory will open doors. Many teachers who choose to work in Territory develop unique skills that fast-track their career and open up career paths that wouldn’t have been possible in other parts of Australia.

You can join many teachers who’ve had the life-enriching experience of working in the NT’s remote and very remote areas.

Life as a teacher in the NT is best suited for educators who are professionally driven by the enthusiasm to make a difference in the lives of young people. You’ll need a passion for working in diverse environments and helping to build a brighter future for students.

NT educators are some of the highest-paid teachers in the country. They have access to extensive opportunities to diversify their skills and become specialist educators and school leaders.

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