The Team:
- Clarence and Eastern Continuing Care Team is a large catchment including the Tasman Peninsula and as far as Swansea on the East Coast.
- We are a vibrant multidisciplinary including Lived experience workers, Nurses, Psychologists, Social workers, Occupational therapists, and Psychiatrists.
- Great professional development opportunities.
The Role:
As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the National Quality and Safety Health Service Standards (NSQHS), Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Senior Occupational Therapist will:
- Ensure the quality of clinical Occupational Therapy services in Adult Mental Health Services (South) (AMHS) through professional accountability, providing supervision, and participation, which includes the Continuing Care Stream and the Acute Care Stream.
- Take a lead in ongoing service development and intersectoral liaison.
- Be responsible for the operation of Occupational Therapy services within Adult Mental Health Services.
- Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and case management services to clients of the region’s AMHS, utilising evidence-based, best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
- Participate in the provision of strategic direction, development of policies and the delivery and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services across the continuum of care.
- Act as a consultant to other agencies with regards to the support and management of clients with mental health needs and promote community awareness in relation to mental health.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
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. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 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: $123,717 to $134,336 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
Salary Packaging:
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.
Allowances:
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme (For AHP4 positions only).
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
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
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
- *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds or is progressing towards relevant post graduate qualifications
- Current Driver’s Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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:
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 who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Sarah Westgate
Position: Team Leader - Adult Community Mental Health (Eastern Districts)
Phone number: (03) 6166 5700
Email address: sarah.westgate@ths.tas.gov.au
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