Occupational Therapist, Mental Health. Department of Health. Hobart TAS. Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical). Government-State (Government & Defense). Full time. $110,425-$121,907 per annum + 11.5% superannuation.

The Glenorchy Community Care Team is a large catchment including the midlands and Derwent valley, Brighton council area, and city of Glenorchy. We are a vibrant multidisciplinary team including lived experience workers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists.

Great professional development opportunities.

The Role: The Occupational Therapist works with broad administrative and overall clinical direction from the relevant Team Leader, with clinical and professional accountability to the Head of Discipline through the relevant Discipline Senior, professional supervision provided or approved by the Head of Discipline or delegate.

You will need a minimum of two years postgraduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to the child and adolescent, adult community, inpatient and extended treatment, and/or older persons mental health service area. Demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health in relation to the child and adolescent, adult community, inpatient and extended treatment, and older persons mental health service areas with the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems.

Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, and Older Persons Mental Health Service areas with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future.

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: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our employer's 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 a 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 $119,290 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: 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 $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. Registrations and licenses 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 registrations and licenses remain current and to advise the employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the employer if a registration or license is revoked, cancelled, or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Current Driver’s License. Note: Please refer to the application guide for more information on pre-employment checks. 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.

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Acting Team Leader Continuing Care Service: 0361666242, Jennifer.Tomney@ths.tas.gov.au