Senior Occupational Therapist – Multiple Vacancies (Permanent & Fixed Term)
Inpatient, Outpatient & Community
Tasmanian Health Service – Northern Tasmania (Launceston)
The Senior OT Role:
Our Occupational Therapy service in Launceston is a dynamic and close-knit team of over 40 professionals, providing comprehensive care across acute, sub-acute, and community settings throughout northern Tasmania. In our team, you will have the opportunity to shape your own work, make a tangible difference every day, and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organization.
We offer a unique environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. While our Launceston team is small enough to allow you to influence your role and make a direct impact, we are large enough to foster a sense of belonging and connection to a broader purpose, offering opportunities for career growth and development.
At our core, we encourage authenticity and passion. You’ll be supported from day one with a comprehensive induction process that integrates you into our team and our culture. As part of our progressive and evidence-based service, you will contribute to delivering best-practice, high-quality care for our patients, alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated health professionals.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play an integral role in providing clinical leadership, supervising others, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient experiences. We are committed to supporting your ongoing professional development and offer opportunities for advancement into allied health leadership roles, ensuring your career continues to grow and flourish.
Why Choose Tasmania? While you can practice as an Occupational Therapist anywhere, Tasmania offers a lifestyle that is truly special. Launceston, with its welcoming community and stunning surroundings, is a place where your professional and personal life can seamlessly blend. This is the unique story of Launceston: we call it Launnie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdtuAgmKdo4
Here’s why Tasmania is a great place to call home:
- Outdoor Adventures: Tasmania is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with access to world-class hiking, mountain biking, and surfing. Whether you’re exploring pristine beaches, national parks, or vast wilderness areas, your weekends can be filled with adventure.
- Culinary Delights: Tasmania is home to award-winning restaurants, fresh seafood, and a thriving food scene. Enjoy exquisite dining experiences while soaking in the island’s natural beauty.
- Wellness and Relaxation: Tasmania is emerging as a wellness destination, with luxury retreats, floating saunas, and spa facilities set against breathtaking landscapes. It’s the perfect place to recharge and reconnect.
- Family-Friendly: Launceston is the perfect size to offer a welcoming, family-oriented community with excellent educational options, recreational activities, and ample space to raise children.
- Cultural Richness: With a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and rich colonial history, Launceston is a place where you can experience both natural wonders and cultural enrichment.
If you're looking for a fulfilling career in a beautiful, supportive location, Launceston could be your perfect destination. Hear from other Occupational Therapists about their experience in Tasmania here: Occupational Therapy | Tasmania
Ready to take the next step in your career and lifestyle? We’d love to hear what interests you in joining our team!
Details of appointment:
Multiple appointments are available, let us know what works for you:
- Permanent, full-time, daytime position, working 76 hours per fortnight (part-time negotiable with the successful applicant).
- Fixed term, part time, daytime position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
We might also use this selection process to fill subsequent or similar vacancies over the next 12 months. Call us to find out more.
Salary: $110,425 – $121,907 pro rata, 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
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
Salary Packaging:
You’ll also 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.
Allowances:
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 $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.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia
- 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 prior to completing 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 Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing each 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.
Name: Kerri Roberts
Position: Discipline Lead Occupational Therapy
Phone: (03) 6777 6222
Email: kerri.roberts@ths.tas.gov.au
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