Occupational Therapist

The Role:

Our rotational program offers early career occupational therapists the opportunity to gain experience across acute, sub-acute and community settings, receive high quality supervision and regular professional development. You will be welcomed by peers from all over Australia who now call Hobart home and have access to senior occupational therapists and clinical leads to support you as your career progresses.

Occupational Therapists who are graduating in 2025, through to those with several years of experience are encouraged to apply.  If you are within your first year of graduation, you'll be eligible to join our new Allied Health Graduate Program, offering interprofessional learning, peer support and valuable mentoring opportunities.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The service:

We offer a rewarding workplace featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practise that sees Occupational Therapy integrated into broader multidisciplinary teams. As a service of over 90 dedicated staff, we are proudly connected to the Royal Hobart Hospital, the largest teaching hospital in Tasmania. Our team is a vibrant mix of passionate locals and new Tasmanian adventurers, ready to welcome your energy, experience and fresh perspectives.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to work and learn alongside highly accomplished colleagues, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our diverse community.

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Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Why Tasmania

We are small enough in Tasmania for you to shape and influence your work and make a real impact every day. Yet we are big enough for you to feel part of something important, somewhere you can belong and be surrounded by diversity, innovation, and friendships. We'll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and welcomed into our team and into our culture. We'll tell you where to go for dinner, and on your days off. And we'll invest in your growth, with time, resources, and expert colleagues available to help foster your development. What's different about Tasmania is our culture and our lifestyle. Here you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks or award-winning restaurants or bars – all right on your doorstep.

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: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withAllied 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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Professional development allowance of $1,000 per year
• 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

*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.

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:

• Occupational Therapist HP1-2 (WORD)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (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 Kearney 

Position: Deputy Manager Occupational Therapy 

Phone number:

Email address:

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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.

Application close 11:55pm on 12 October 2025.