Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
North West Regional Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 02 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum
Employment type:Full Time
Region:North West
Location:North West Regional Hospital
Role Overview:Seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, and carry out therapy programs in accordance with organisational policies and professional code of conduct, for clients referred to the Occupational Therapy Service.
The Role:We are a close-knit group of 21 in our OT team, a mixture of locals and new Tasmanian adventurers.
We rotate across all of the clinical services provided at both the North-West Regional and Mersey Community Hospitals including inpatients, rehabilitation, hand therapy, paediatrics, and community.
We are continuously growing, developing new services, and redesigning old ones.
It's an exciting and rewarding place to work, featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practice that sees you closely linked to the whole multidisciplinary team.
We'll look after you from the very beginning, ensuring you are fully inducted and welcomed into our culture.
Details of Appointment:Permanent, full-time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as we can onboard you.
Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary Packaging: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 up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.Professional development and accelerated pathways.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.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 AustraliaTertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of AustraliaCurrent Working with Children RegistrationSuccessful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Application Process:We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.
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For more information, applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:
Name: Lucie Bramich
Position: Manager - Occupational Therapy Services
Phone: (03) 6493 6188
E-mail: ******
Working at the Department of Health:Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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