Occupational Therapist – Graduate or Experienced – Permanent, Full Time
Hospital Rotations
Tasmanian Health Service – Northern Tasmania (Launceston)
Why choose Tasmania?
You can be an Occupational Therapist anywhere. But in Tasmania you can be so much more.
In Tasmania you are spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, national parks, charming heritage towns and delightful gastronomy. You could be the adventurous type who conquers a raging river, strenuous hike or technical mountain bike track every weekend. You could learn to paint, write novels, sell preserves at the local farmer’s market or become a wine connoisseur. You might try out a new sport, join the theatre, dust off your musical prowess in a band, become a volunteer or serve on a board. Or simply hang out with new friends.
Here you are encouraged to be your authentic self, to pursue your passions and to be the best version of you.
The moment you step foot here, in Launceston, you feel it. The culture, the spirit, the connection. Launceston isn’t just a place to work. It’s a lifestyle choice. This is the story of Launnie, and it can be your story too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdtuAgmKdo4
The Rotational OT program:
Our Occupational Therapy service based out of Launceston comprises over 40 wonderful people delivering services across acute, sub-acute and the northern Tasmanian community.
Our rotational program offers early career occupational therapists solid foundational practice skills and the valuable opportunity to gain hospital experience in acute medicine, general surgery & trauma, stroke & other acute specialities, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and home-based services in the community. You will be welcomed by peers from all over Australia who now call Launceston home. We’ll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and set up to thrive. You will be supported in your professional growth with high quality clinical supervision, regular professional development and daily access to senior occupational therapists and OT clinical leads to nurture and mentor you as you consolidate your skills. Attention to your well-being and work-life balance is our priority.
To speak to one of our many OTs who have moved out of private practice, or to one of our newest OT graduates, email us and we’ll link you up. Or, see what these OTs on our team have to say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuJLaXoDOwk
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day work position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight.
We might also use this selection process to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies over the next 12 months. Call us to find out more.
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
Allowances:
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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $5,000 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.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment checks.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Application Guide for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and information to guide your application.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants are encouraged get in touch with the Contact Officer for detailed information about this vacancy.
Kerri Roberts
Discipline Lead - Occupational Therapy
Phone: (03) 6777 6221
E-mail: kerri.roberts@ths.tas.gov.au
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