This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.7FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre (NEMLDC) is a specialist school for children who have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). We provide specialist speech, language and academic intervention for children from Kindergarten to Year 2. Staff members work in a collaborative team that includes teachers, speech pathologists, school psychologists, education assistants and the administration staff. Priorities at NEMLDC focus on developing strong oral language skills to support literacy. Professional learning in the priority language areas is provided for new staff through our induction program and there is ongoing professional learning for all staff.
NEMLDC has classes over three campuses. The main campus is on the same site as West Morley Primary School in Dianella. We also have a campus in Balga on the same site as North Balga Primary School and a campus on site with Beechboro Primary School. All three Campuses are administered by NEMLDC and the successful candidate will deliver services to all campuses. Each campus is well resourced and staffed with teachers, speech pathologists and education assistants.
Find out more about our school by visiting northeastldc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally work closely with teachers and speech pathologists to plan and provide appropriate classroom support for student development and engagement. The Occupational Therapist would collaborate with Allied Health, external agencies, multidisciplinary school teams and parents about early intervention processes to support students’ physical, emotional and educational progress at school.
The Occupational Therapist works collaboratively with teaching staff and families to support students with a range of learning, sensory processing and motor needs within the school environment. The role focuses on consultation, guidance and capacity building for staff to implement effective classroom accommodations and strategies to support student participation and learning. The successful applicant would develop, plan and evaluate support plans to address students’ functional needs, including motor development, sensory regulation and access to learning. They should plan and coordinate whole-school and classroom-based programs that staff can implement to support students’ gross and fine motor skills and regulation. The Occupational Therapist will also liaise with families and external specialists, provide information about community services, and prepare professional reports to support communication with external providers and applications for additional supports. Administrative tasks and documentation required to support service delivery may also form part of this role.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Annette Hopkinson, Principal on (08) 9218 1600 or annette.hopkinson@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Annette Hopkinson on 0434 357 187.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up tom three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated knowledge of occupational therapy interventions and tests for assessing functional, developmental, sensory and physical capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and evaluate occupational therapy programs and experience working with young children and understanding the stages of development, behaviour and physical needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practice and current research in the areas of speech and language impairment and co-morbidities of motor and sensory difficulties.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and evaluate the progress of students with language impairment in the areas of attention difficulty and self-regulation.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team and liaise with other agencies.
- Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1033889
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 7 April 2026
