The Team:

The Occupational Therapy Service includes over 90 team members consisting of occupational therapists and assistants, play specialists, diversional therapists, tradesperson, and administration officers. We work across acute, sub-acute and community settings. The Tradesperson role is based with the Community Occupational Therapy team, at the Repat site.

The Role:

This permanent part-time role offers the chance to apply your trade in a healthcare setting — installing grab rails and minor home modifications that directly improve the lives of people with illness or disabilities.

• Install and construct home modifications prescribed by Occupational Therapists
• Interpret building plans and specifications to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes
• Advise therapists on technical considerations and collaborate with a supportive team
• Manage your own schedule and travel across the region.
• Champion safety, quality, and dignity in every home you visit

You will need

• Great communication skills
• A collaborative and flexible approach to work
• A passion for helping others and working independently

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

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 45.6 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: $73,811 to $79,779 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with 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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• A range of leave entitlements, including 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.

• Relevant Trades Qualification – Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

*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:

• 530000, 600104 Occupational Therapy Tradesperson B3 (Aug 2025).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 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: 0438 452 999
Email address: [email protected]

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Please note applications close 9 October 2025 at 11:55PM