About the Opportunity

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking a highly skilled Assessment Specialist - Occupational Therapist to join our Student Support Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to student wellbeing and learning by delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments that support schools to meet the diverse needs of students.Working as part of the Assessment Team, you will play a key role in conducting comprehensive assessments, providing evidence-based recommendations, and collaborating with schools, families, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance student outcomes. Permanent part-time position, 2 days per week! 

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for students within your scope of practice
• Analyse assessment findings and provide clear recommendations to support student learning and wellbeing
• Prepare high-quality written reports and communicate outcomes to schools and families
• Liaise with teachers, school leaders, families and students to build a holistic understanding of student needs
• Collaborate with CSPD support teams and external professionals to enhance student support pathways
• Support schools in responding effectively to student wellbeing and learning needs
• Contribute to the development and review of personalised learning or support plans for students
• Participate in professional learning and contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated experience conducting diagnostic assessments and writing comprehensive reports
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in occupational therapy assessment and intervention
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with schools and families
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• A commitment to continuous professional learning and improvement
• An understanding of, and support for, the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPD’s Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.