Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthHospitals North - Allied Health NorthApplications must be submitted by Sunday 11 May, 2025 11:55 PMAward/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2$73,834 to $111,364 per annumEmployment type:Full TimeRegion:NorthLocation:LGH Charles Street, LauncestonOccupational Therapists – Full Time Graduate or Early Career Hospital Rotational ProgramTasmanian Health Service – Northern Tasmania (Launceston)The Rotational OT program:Our Occupational Therapy service based out of Launceston comprises over 40 wonderful people delivering services across acute, sub-acute and the northern Tasmanian community.Our rotational program offers early career occupational therapists solid foundational practice skills and the valuable opportunity to gain hospital experience in acute medicine, general surgery & trauma, stroke & other acute specialities, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and home-based services in the community. You will be welcomed by peers from all over Australia who now call Launceston home. We’ll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and set up to thrive. You will be supported in your professional growth with high quality clinical supervision, regular professional development and daily access to senior occupational therapists and OT clinical leads to nurture and mentor you as you consolidate your skills. Attention to your well-being and work-life balance is our priority.Our rotational program is designed to support your learning by offering:Rotations which are currently 4 months long and offered in a variety of clinical areas including: acute medicine, general surgery & trauma, stroke & other acute specialities, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and home-based services in the community.1:1 supervision from our experienced and supervision trained Senior OTs or Clinical Leads in each rotation including protected time for formal supervision and informal day-to-day supervision and support.Weekly in-service program.Weekly tutorial program aimed at early career OTs (topics such as wheelchair prescription, upper limb assessment, Traumatic Brain Injury assessment, neuro-screen, home modifications etc.).Workplace that supports OTs relocating through relocation assistance, a welcoming team, and social committee.Details of appointment:Permanent, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as we can onboard you. Part-time hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.Note: Position Features: Home visits and travel between sites in the North of Tasmania may be required. Shift work, extended hours and/or occasional weekend work may also be required. Contact us for more information.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: $73,834 to $111,364 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 2022Salary 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.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 $5,000 for eligible 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.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.Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information about Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment checks.For more information:Applicants are encouraged to get in touch with the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.What it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are our key values in the Department of Health. We CARE.Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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