The Team
Millbrook Rise Centre is a 27-bed facility, we are a consumer-centred service with a focus on rehabilitation and recovery located in the beautiful Derwent Valley.
New Norfolk is a picturesque 35-minute drive up the river Derwent from Hobart with free parking on site.
The Derwent Valley is the gateway to some of Tasmania's sought after experiences such as wineries, beautiful waterfalls, ski fields and the popular Maydena Mountain Bike Park.
Be part of a collaborative team that works with our consumers, their friends and families in their individualised recovery journey.
We have a constantly developing activities program and we welcome new staff and new ideas to contribute to the activities program at the site.
The Role
Provide a recovery-focused, evidence-based clinical assessment, and treatment, including the development and implementation of specialist individualised therapies, reports and programs.
Consult with and support other team members, mental health professionals and other Agencies regarding functional performance, skills assessment, skills acquisition, rehabilitation, and management of adult mental health problems.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team review of current clients, including supporting staff in the development, monitoring and evaluation of clinical outcome measures.
You will need to:
Undertake the delivery of quality client care services utilising evidence-based best practice and recovery principles within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary framework.
Provide an occupational therapy assessment and treatment service to clients of Inpatient and Extended Treatment Mental Health Services and their families or carers in relation to mental health issues and in accordance with discipline specific skills and abilities.
Commensurate with experience, knowledge and skill, acts as a consultant to a range of internal and external stakeholders in relation to the support and management of clients with mental health issues.
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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Details of appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing asap.
*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
$73,834 to $111,364 per annum.
Our Employer 12% 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 ****.
Allowances
The following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $**** per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates
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 $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
Eligibility
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:
Current Driver's Licence
Position Features
Employees should refer to the advertised job for details of hours of work and total hours per fortnight required.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties
Occupational Therapist AHP1-2 (WORD)
Application Guide
Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep (WORD)
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.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kate Rowbottom
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number:
Email address:
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