Description

The Team
Occupational Therapy Services at Hospitals North West provide high-quality, client-centred occupational therapy to inpatients, outpatients and community clients across the North West region of Tasmania.

The team works as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, supporting consumers across medical, surgical, rehabilitation and orthopaedic services, as well as paediatrics and community-based programs. As part of the Department of Health, the service is committed to delivering safe, inclusive and evidence-based care to improve outcomes for individuals, families and the broader Tasmanian community.

The team values collaboration, learning and professional growth, and provides structured supervision and support to enable clinicians to develop strong, well-rounded clinical skills.

The Role
This role would suit a new graduate or an experienced Occupational Therapist, offering a supported development program within Occupational Therapy Services. You will have the opportunity to rotate across a range of service areas, building clinical capability through a diverse caseload and a strong community focus.

The position offers structured supervision and professional support, making it ideal for clinicians early in their career, while also providing scope for experienced therapists to further develop and diversify their skills.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for inpatients, outpatients and community clients across a rotating caseload
• Work collaboratively with senior occupational therapists and multidisciplinary team members to achieve positive client outcomes
• Participate in professional development, quality improvement initiatives and service planning activities in line with departmental priorities

This position offers structured support and supervision, making it well suited to clinicians early in their career, while also providing scope for experienced therapists to further develop and diversify their skills.

• You will need
  A commitment to delivering person-centred, safe and culturally responsive care
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or a strong foundation in, contemporary Occupational Therapy theory and the ability to apply this in hospital, outpatient and community settings
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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.

Find out more about what North West Tasmania has to offer here

Details of appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team!

*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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence