About the role

Deliver Occupational Therapy services, working as a member of the multidisciplinary Child Development Service, delivering services to the patients of West Moreton Health Service.  Occupational Therapy Clinical Services within the West Moreton Health Service include the provision of outpatient, inpatient and sub-acute clinical services. 

About you

 Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: 

• Clinical Expertise: Competent skills in the area of paediatric Occupational Therapy service delivery. Experience working with older children (6yrs – 18yrs) would be an advantage.
• Team Focus: Assists and understands the needs of other team members and communicates with all team members appropriately.
• Quality Improvement: Ability to participate in the initiation, development and implementation quality and service improvement activities.
• Developing Self and Others: Commitment to developing skills through professional development and sharing information with others.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to effectively prioritise and manage a demanding clinical caseload and non-clinical tasks.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) addressing the following questions:

What skills and attributes would you bring to the multidisciplinary Child Development Service team?

What are your interpersonal strengths and challenges and how these might impact on team dynamics?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.