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Salary1 - Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 - Occupational Therapist Grade 4 Year 1
Salary $57.12 to $61.32
Hours 80
Position Summary
Occupational Therapy Manager
Based in Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health are looking for an Occupational Therapy Manager to lead the delivery of high quality, multi-disciplinary, person-centred Occupational Therapy services.
Working closely with the General Manager Allied Health, and the Allied Health Management team, the Manager Occupational Therapy is responsible for the effective leadership and development of the Occupational Therapy team and other staff groups as allocated, continuous improvement of service delivery and effective management of operational performance.
The Occupational Therapy Manager, through strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across the organisation, maintains a clear view of operational requirements to ensure quality and sustainable service provision to our consumers as LRH and the Gippsland community continue to grow.
It is an exciting time to join LRH, as we prepare to open our major hospital expansion in early 2024. In doing so, we offer state of the art clinical care facilities, and engaging and diverse work environments for our staff. LRH is a great place to further your career!
Applicants with qualifications and experience in Occupational Therapy along with a passion for and experience in people leadership will be well suited to this role. Those who also hold membership with Occupational Therapy Australia will be highly regarded.
LRH employees enjoy access to:
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering a range of health education and wellbeing services
- Access to ongoing development through daily education sessions, bespoke training and career & study support
- Tailored flexible work options to support work life balance, including ADO’s, 5 weeks leave, regional salary packaging and additional purchased leave
- Fantastic social club activities and diverse and inclusive workplace activities
- Workplace Wellbeing programs and activities uniquely designed for LRH staff
About LRH
LRH was proud to be the recipient of the 2022 Premier’s Health Service of the Year (Medium) Award. This prestigious award recognises the amazing work of our team in driving change and improvement in the health outcomes for the Victorian community.
We are located 150 km east of Melbourne, and LRH is the regional provider of a broad range of specialist health services including hospital based, sub-acute and mental health services across Gippsland.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with $217 million expansion nearing completion, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increase medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Explore all the great things happening at LRH – and take the next step on your career journey by submitting your application for this and other roles here -
Diversity and Inclusion
We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on (03) 5173 8653.
IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for 3 COVID-19 doses and current season influenza vaccination, unless a valid medical exemption applies.
Selection Criteria Essential: Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19
Essential: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
Essential: Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
Essential: Eligibility for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia
Essential: Demonstrated leadership skills
Essential: Demonstrated management skills
Contact Person Nicole Tierney
Contact Number (03) 5173 8383
Contact Email ntierney@lrh.com.au
Alternate Contact Person Marie Kerr
Alternate Contact Number (03) 5173 8605
Closing Date 08/01/2024
