Occupational Therapist - Team Leader (Weekend Allied Health Service)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Occupational Therapist - Team Leader (Weekend Allied Health Service) 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 day to day leadership, service management and support to a weekend multidisciplinary Allied Health team
• Act as a clinical reference point for referral coordination and discharge planning
• Advise senior management on weekend Allied Health service needs and initiatives
• Contribute to the evaluation of service delivery

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy is a mandatory requirement
• 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 for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive – up $20,000!

Salary

• Permanent part time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $70.99 - $74.07 per hour

About Us

Occupational Therapy promotes health and well-being through occupation with a mission to maximise an individuals' level of independence and quality of life to enable meaningful life roles, by the provision of a consumer focused, high quality and holistic service.

The Putting Patients First Allied Health GCUH Weekend Service model of care (MOC) is an investment in Allied Health Service enhancement to facilitate timely patient discharge in alignment with the Minister for Health Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women ‘Putting Patients First' plan. 

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 Friday, 15 March 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: GC546767

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