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Form of workAre you an experienced Occupational Therapist who is seeking to progress their career from a Grade 4 to Grade 5 position? You may be working under a Manager who is not about to move on anytime soon!
This is an exceptional role working for a one of Australia's largest Regional Health Services only 1 hours drive from Melbourne CBD. This is an opportunity for a 'sea-change' lifestyle, working a 9-day fortnight and living a stone's throw away from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
The Manager Occupational Therapy will present with prior staff leadership experience gained from working in the Acute Hospital sector. You will present with a multi-disciplinary approach and the ability to collaborate, innovate and drive contemporary Occupational Therapy services. This role will see you leading a team of approximately 42 staff working across: acute, subacute, aged care and outpatient hand therapy clinics. In addition to supporting the clinical governance of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health services.
We are seeking expression on interest from candidates who present with the following:
- A qualified OT Professional who is registered with AHPRA/OT Board of Australia + Post graduate qualifications in a relevant clinical or business area or working towards.
- Sound leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop a high performing team.
- Demonstrated proficiency in financial and human resource management.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with organisational change concepts and practices.
- Extensive clinical knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and future directions for Occupational Therapy
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, negotiate and consult with staff at all levels.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills in managing a personal workload in a busy environment with conflicting demands.
- Demonstrated commitment to continual professional and personal development.
- A high level problem solving skills and research/analytical ability including the ability to obtain and interpret information and make specific recommendations.
