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SalaryWork with us and be part of a world-class health service that actively embraces technology, training, teamwork and supports your career ambitions.
Eligible health workers who make the move to work with us may receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Covering a region of approx. 300,000 km2 the NWHHS delivers effective, high quality, and accessible public hospital and healthcare services to the residents of the Outback communities within North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
If you are finding the urban healthcare environment a little uninspiring, you will likely find substantial satisfaction in the challenge of a diverse casemix and meaningful community engagement on offer when working at regional, rural or remote facilities.
Benefits of working with us
Our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. To attract top tier candidates we offer generous remuneration packages and employment benefits that include:
- Salary ranges between $76,747 and $116,332 p.a. (HP3)
- 12.5% employer superannuation contribution.
- Rural and Remote allowance of $231.94 p.f.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks recreational leave p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs, a $3,047 p.a. allowance to assist with external development, and 3 days p.a. leave for attending training or conferences.
Shared accommodation may be available upon request.
Eligible Mount Isa Residents may also be able to access discounts starting from 20% off Qantas return fares from Mount Isa to their eligible city. For further information, please click on: Discounted fares for residents | Qantas AU
About the role
This is a Permanent full-time role.
The Occupational Therapy Department is located at the Mount Isa Hospital and provides a comprehensive service to all clients within the NWHHS. The Occupational Therapy service is responsible for providing general and specialised services within the NWHHS. This position is supported by the HP4 Occupational Therapist and the Allied Health Assistant, within a multidisciplinary team.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for coordinating and managing clinical and administrative requirements, ensuring resources are utilised to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in service provision.
The role of the Occupational Therapist is to provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to both inpatients and outpatients of the Mount Isa community.
Requirements:
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and registration with AHPRA.
- Criminal History pre-employment screening may be undertaken for the successful applicant.
- This is a VPD risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Tuberculosis and COVID-19.
- A 6-month period of probation may apply.
About the location
Mount Isa is a vibrant, multicultural place, which entices people from all corners of the globe to make this wonderful outback city their home.
It's a family friendly city, rich with community pride and a land of opportunity for those seeking career, education, and outback lifestyle.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Interested?
Contact: Hannah Russell 07 4744 4***
Apply ONLINE by: 01/02/2024
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