Occupational Therapist (Head To Health Kids)

Provide high quality Occupational Therapy services to children under 12 years of age across the Gold Coast who are experiencing issues related to mental health and wellbeing to optimise psychosocial outcomes for consumers, their families and carers.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist (Head to Health Kids) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide an efficient and responsive mental health Occupational Therapy service within identified models of care across multiple clinical areas
• Apply professional judgement to facilitate effective clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence across multiple clinical areas
• Utilise knowledge of Occupational theories and frameworks in understanding the occupational and functional impact of mental health and wellbeing for children under 12 years and their families
• As experience builds, apply increasingly independent clinical judgement to more complex clinical decision making under the practice supervision or professional guidance of a more senior clinician

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA Registration
• Driver Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible (PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $76 747 - $112 805 per annum

About Us

Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services  is a part of the Mental Health and Specialist Services Division. Health Kids-Queensland Gold Coast (H2HK-Q Gold Coast) is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty service within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services that delivers child centred and family focused services driven by a strength focused culture in line with the Whole Child Approach. H2HK-Q Gold Coast will provide a seamless service for children under 12 years experiencing mental health and wellbeing difficulties that effectively integrates primary, secondary, and tertiary services by working in partnership across all sectors.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC556050

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.