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The role:

• Develop your skills in specialist inpatient geriatric evaluative medicine (GEM), leadership, and service development.
• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team

The Royal Hobart Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the newly established Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) ward on Peacock 1 at the Repatriation Hospital site. In this role, you will provide services to 22 sub-acute inpatients on the ward predominately GEM, with some Palliative Care beds, whilst being an active member of the team to positively impact older people’s lives. You will be working with and supervising a rotational occupational therapist and an allied health assistant and be supported by a Clinical Lead providing expert clinical support and mentoring.

Experience working with older people will be highly regarded, and we will continue to support professional development including participating in our Occupational Therapy Services education program weekly.  As a leader in our team, you’ll also have the opportunity to shape the future of our profession, mentoring junior staff and supporting the development of occupational therapy students.

If you’re ready to embrace a fulfilling career in a truly exceptional place, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in Tasmania, and be part of something extraordinary!

The service:

The Occupational Therapy Service includes over 90 team members consisting of occupational therapists and assistants, play specialists, diversional therapists, carpenter, and administration officers. We work across acute, sub-acute and community settings, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, the largest teaching Hospital in Tasmania.

Here, you are encouraged to be your authentic self, to pursue your passions, and to bring your clinical and world knowledge to the table to contribute to making our team one that punches above its weight with progressive and impactful care.

We are small enough in Tasmania for you to shape and influence your work and make a real impact every day. Yet we are big enough for you to feel part of something important, somewhere you can belong and be surrounded by diversity, innovation, and friendships. We’ll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and welcomed into our team and into our culture. We’ll tell you where to go for dinner, and on your days off. And we’ll invest in your growth, with time, resources, and expert colleagues available to help foster your development. What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and our lifestyle. Here you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks or award-winning restaurants or bars – all right on your doorstep. 

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Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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: $106,966 to $123,013 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. 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 

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: 

• 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:

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 check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:  508243 Senior Occupational Therapist HP03 (July 2023) CSU.docx 

508243 Senior Occupational Therapist HP03 (July 2023) CSU.pdf

Application Guide:  Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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 who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Rowan Castle 
Discipline Lead - Occupational Therapy
Phone number: 0407 518804
Email address: rowan.castle@ths.tas.gov.au

OR:

August Wilson
Deputy Manager - Occupational Therapy
Phone number: 0400 631 400
Email address: august.wilson@ths.tas.gov.au 

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