Occupational Therapists – Full Time Graduate or Early Career Hospital Rotational Program

Tasmanian 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

See what these OTs on our team have to say: https://www.youtube.com
If you would like to speak to one of the team, email us and we’ll link you up.

Why choose Tasmania?

You can be an Occupational Therapist anywhere. But in Tasmania you can be so much more.

In Tasmania you are spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, national parks, charming heritage towns and delightful gastronomy. You could be the adventurous type who conquers a raging river, strenuous hike or technical mountain bike track every weekend. You could learn to paint, write novels, sell preserves at the local farmer’s market or become a wine connoisseur. You might try out a new sport, join the theatre, dust off your musical prowess in a band, become a volunteer or serve on a board. Or simply hang out with new friends.

Here you are encouraged to be your authentic self, to pursue your passions and to be the best version of you.

The moment you step foot here, in Launceston, you feel it. The culture, the spirit, the connection. Launceston isn’t just a place to work. It’s a lifestyle choice. This is the story of Launceston and it can be your story too https://www.youtube.com

Details of appointment:

Multiple positions, permanent and fixed term, 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 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:

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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

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.

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 information to guide your application.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Occupational Therapist AHP Level 1-2 (July 2024) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

For more information:

Applicants are encouraged to get in touch with the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Amanda Catlin
Position: Clinical Lead - Workforce Development
Phone number: 0459907724
Email address: [email protected]

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