Department of Health Tasmania – Hobart TAS
* 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.
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
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 2022.
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
* 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.
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
Name: Kate Rowbottom
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: ***
Email address: **************@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania
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.
Applications close: 11:55pm on Thursday, 8 January 2026
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