Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
North West Regional Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Thursday 28 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification:
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
North West
Location:
North West Regional Hospital
The North West Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team.
Occupational Therapist – Permanent, Full Time
Why Tasmania
You can start your Occupational Therapy career anywhere. What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and our lifestyle. You will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients, and the community will encourage your success.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients while making a significant impact on the community.
The Role
We are a close-knit group of 21 in our OT team, a mixture of locals and new Tasmanian adventurers. We rotate across all of the clinical services provided at both the North-West Regional and Mersey Community Hospitals including inpatients, rehabilitation, hand therapy, paediatrics, and community. We are continuously growing, developing new services and re-designing old ones.
It’s an exciting and rewarding place to work, featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practice that sees you closely linked to the whole multidisciplinary team. We’ll look after you from the very beginning, ensuring you are fully inducted and welcomed into our culture.
Your fellow Allied Health colleagues, as well as the Nursing, Medical and Surgical specialists, will rely on you thriving in your work and will be invested in making this a reality.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day work position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from November 2024.
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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary:
$71,441 - $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for eligible appointees.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Minimum Requirements
- Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia.
- Current Working with Children Registration.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements, and pre-employment checks.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Manager - Occupational Therapy Services.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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