Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 04 December, 2024 11:55 PM
Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
Salary: $71,441 to $107,878 pro rata, per annum
Employment type: Full Time
Region: North
Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston
Occupational Therapist – Graduate or Experienced – Permanent, Full Time
The Rotational OT program:
Our Occupational Therapy service based out of Launceston comprises over 40 wonderful people delivering services across acute, sub-acute and the northern Tasmanian community. Our rotational program offers early career occupational therapists solid foundational practice skills and the valuable opportunity to gain hospital experience in acute medicine, general surgery & trauma, stroke & other acute specialities, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and home-based services in the community. You will be welcomed by peers from all over Australia who now call Launceston home. We'll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and set up to thrive. You will be supported in your professional growth with high quality clinical supervision, regular professional development and daily access to senior occupational therapists and OT clinical leads to nurture and mentor you as you consolidate your skills. Attention to your well-being and work-life balance is our priority.
Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, day work position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight. We might also use this selection process to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies over the next 12 months.
Salary: $71,441- $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022 You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $5,000 for eligible appointees. Professional development and accelerated pathways. Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Minimum Requirements: Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment checks.
Application Process: We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Application Guide for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and information to guide your application. Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
Contact Information: Kerri Roberts
Discipline Lead - Occupational Therapy
Phone: (03) 6777 6221
E-mail:
Department of Health Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are our key values in the Department of Health. We CARE. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Application Checklist: Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr