Senior Occupational Therapist

The Role:
The Tasmanian Community Paediatric Service Occupational Therapist, delivers specialist care to children and adolescents with complex developmental, behavioural, and psychosocial needs, grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and community-embedded practice.

Working within the TCPS Multidisciplinary Team, this role involves contributing to comprehensive assessment, management, and advocacy for children, including those impacted by social disadvantage, disability, and trauma.

Responsibilities include contributing to neurodevelopmental assessments, managing common developmental and behavioural presentations, and promoting child wellbeing through public health advocacy, education, and systems-level engagement. The role may also involve supervision of Occupational Therapists and students, and participation in service development to advance TCPS as a centre of excellence in community paediatrics.

Intrastate travel or telehealth may be required for this role.

You will need:

• Significant experience and passion for working with children and young people
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and team collaboration
• An innovative and flexible approach
• A commitment to ongoing education and professional development and a willingness to share your knowledge and skills with others
• Alignment with our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE)

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 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

Salary 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.

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:

• 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.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Senior Occupational Therapist HP03 (July 2023) WWCR

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

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:
Any interested applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to the contact person to hear more about this unique opportunity.

Name: Andree Innes

Position: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy

Phone number:

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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.