Department of Health Tasmania – Launceston TASOccupational Therapist – Full Time Graduate PositionTasmanian Health Service – Northern Tasmania (Launceston)Why TasmaniaYou could be an Occupational Therapist anywhere. What's different about Tasmania is our culture and our lifestyle. You will have a powerful connection to your patients, and the community will encourage your success. Our island home helps drive a culture of invention and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing. Here you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks or award-winning restaurants or bars. After a hard day at work, you don't have to sit in traffic for an hour. You decompress with a walk around the gorge or put on your boots and tell it to the mountain.Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.If you need any more convincing about our beautiful part of this incredible island, here it is Welcome to Launceston and Northern Tasmania.The RoleWe are small enough here for you to shape and influence your work and make a real impact every day. Yet we are big enough for you to feel part of something important, somewhere you can belong and be surrounded by diversity, friendships, professional support, and positive lifestyles. Tasmanians are connected to the land where we live, and to the stories of the people who have cared for this place for tens of thousands of years.You will have the opportunity to rotate across many of the clinical services provided at the Launceston General Hospital. We'll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and welcomed into our culture. It's an exciting and rewarding place to work, featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practice that sees you closely linked to the whole multidisciplinary team. Your fellow Allied Health colleagues, as well as the hospital's teams will rely on you thriving in your work and will be invested in making this a reality.Details of appointment:Fixed term, full time, day work position, working 76 hours per fortnight, until October 2025, with possible opportunities for continuation.Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.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.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.Benefits available to eligible candidatesTravel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 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.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.How to apply: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.What it is like 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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