Occupational Therapist (508249)

The Role

• Participate in a dynamic and supported rotational program.
• Assess and treat referred patients within a multidisciplinary acute, sub-acute or community setting to deliver optimal patient care.
• Assist senior Occupational Therapists with the development of the occupational therapy service through quality improvement activities, clinical guidelines, and clinical placements for undergraduate students. 

The Area

Our Occupational Therapist (HP1-2) work across acute, sub-acute and community caseloads with planned 6 monthly rotations. You will provide assessment and interventions for a defined caseload with daily support from seniors and clinical leads. We offer a structured and supportive approach for transition from HP01 to HP02 and you will have opportunities to contribute to service improvements within your team. You will also benefit from an extensive education and training program to support your professional development and career progression. 

The Occupational Therapy Service 

Listen to Bree and Erin, two of our wonderful therapists, talk about our services. We work in the community and the hospitals, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, the largest teaching Hospital in Tasmania.  Our 90+ team members include Occupational Therapists and assistants, play specialists, diversional therapists, carpenter, and administration officers. 

Discover Tasmania – we offer an envious lifestyle with some of the most amazing natural attractions, a wide range of leisure opportunities, quality education systems, short commutes, and exceptional local beverages & food. Maybe you too could be Tasmanian: 

• Gain valuable experience rotating through different clinical areas
• Join supportive and connected care teams and communities.
• Enjoy Hobart's relaxed lifestyle, pristine wilderness and great food 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Multiple, Permanent, full time, day worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary:

$71,441 to $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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
• Relocation allowance up to $5,000
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia

2. Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures 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.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information (Contact Officer)

Rowan Castle

Position: Acting Discipline Lead Occupational Therapy
Phone: (03) 6166 8314

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.  It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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