About us:
The Aged Care Assessment Service is a multi-disciplinary team of nursing and allied health clinicians whose main function is to assess frail clients 65 years and over and Indigenous clients 50 years and over for:
Permanent residential aged careRespite residential aged careHome Care Package Program in the communityTransition Care Programme (12-week community rehabilitation program – therapy and case management intervention from direct hospital discharge – with 24 hours)Short Term Restorative Care (8-week community rehabilitation program – community therapy intervention for aged functional decline)Once care is approved, the Aged Care Assessor (ACA) refers to community service providers to provide this care.
About the role:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physiotherapist (PT) works across the Aged Care Assessment (ACA) Single Assessment Service (SAS) completing complex/comprehensive assessments in hospital or community settings according to Commonwealth guidelines and the Aged Care Act 1997, bringing an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist focus to the multi-disciplinary team and to client care, and referring frail aged clients to appropriate service provision.
About you:
The successful applicant must hold a tertiary qualification, or equivalent, in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification as an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and maintenance of the registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Registration Board of Queensland, including any necessary endorsements, to be provided prior to commencement of duty.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms/evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services at and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5A614167.
Applications close: Tuesday, 28 January 2025
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Further information:
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