<p><br><strong>St Therese's Catholic Primary School, Lakemba</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate start or by negotiation<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 15 July 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-time (2 days p/w), Temporary (2 years)<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Therese's is a hidden treasure in primary education offering a nurturing learning environment for all students. Our large open spaces and modern facilities allow for students to engage in creative play and co-curricular activities in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. Our dynamic team of committed professionals caters to the individual learning needs of each child using a collaborative, whole school approach.<br><br> Our vision of learning, 'Growth for All', is enabled through our four principles: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be a Learner. These are complemented by our welcoming faith filled community that embraces cultural diversity and prepares students to make a positive difference in the world.<br> In 2026, Sydney Catholic Schools opened a Specialist Support Class on the St Therese's Catholic School site. This class provides personalised learning opportunities for students with complex disabilities in a small, well-resourced setting within our welcoming Catholic community.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> As an Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with Specialist Support teaching staff to build their capacity to meet the learning needs of students with complex needs. This may include providing high level professional advice including, consultation, co-teaching, planning and using available data and information about each student to enable positive learning outcomes. This is a two day per week position during school term time.<br><br> Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>contributing to the development of student goals, adjustments and Personalised Plans by analysing student information and providing recommendations aligned to student needs</li> <li>supporting student participation in everyday learning and leisure environments</li> <li>liaising and consulting with external therapy teams to enhance student outcomes and inform goal setting and planning</li> <li>building teacher capability and understanding in using sustainable adjustments and interventions</li> <li>collaborating with teaching staff to develop learning adjustments and interventions that enable student engagement</li> <li>understanding and keeping up to date with emerging research and educational trends related to supporting students with complex needs</li> <li>developing and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the NSW Curriculum and Syllabuses to effectively support teaching and learning</li> <li>evaluating interventions and plans, monitoring progress and identifying required modifications</li> <li>engaging staff and team members in data analysis to inform and monitor student learning</li> <li>completing a range of screening assessments for students</li> <li>contributing to parent and collaborative planning meetings.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> To thrive in this role, you will possess:</p> <ul> <li>a degree qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia</li> <li>a minimum of five years' post qualification experience, specialising in supporting children with complex disabilities, including Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and those with sensory, social/emotional, and physical needs</li> <li>the ability to analyse assessment and medical data to inform decisions and recommendations</li> <li>experience working in a collaborative service delivery model with exposure to schools or educational settings</li> <li>a high level of professionalism and the ability to work with sensitive and confidential information</li> <li>a willingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>a current drivers license and access to a car</li> <li>knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>a competitive salary of $111,681 per annum pro-rata plus superannuation, with pay calculated on averaged conditions meaning you're only required to work during school term time</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view?usp=sharing">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)&nbsp;</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>