Occupational Therapist - Senior (Hervey Bay)

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Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under theQueensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

Your opportunity: 

  • High level mental health and occupational therapy clinical services within a multidisciplinary team including intake and assessment, intervention and group work as required, in accordance with professional standards and legislation consistent with the Queensland Plan for Mental Health and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
  • Work collaboratively with consumers and multidisciplinary professionals to provide high level clinical care and a therapeutic environment conducive to the dignity and wellbeing of consumers and carers within WBMHSS. Provide high level profession specific services, consultation and support, as required, within the team and service.
  • Provide expert advice on service delivery requirements during the review and redevelopment of the Fraser Coast Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit model of care, based on evidence based best practices.

Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) or Permanent Part Time Positions (hours negotiable).

Prior to being made an offer of employment, you will be required to demonstrate immunity to the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases ( https://tinyurl.com/yc6pgyt2 )(VPD): Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (chicken pox) and Pertussis (whooping cough).

From 9th December 2019 all new employees will be required to be assessed for their risk of Tuberculosis (TB).  For further information regarding TB please visit Queensland Health website: Tuberculosis ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/diseases/tuberculosis/screening/healthcare-workers-students )

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $152,776 p.a., comprising salary between $124,435 - $133,901 p.a. (f/t) or salary between $62.76 - $67.53 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) or Permanent Part Time Positions (hours negotiable) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2404WB556549

Other benefits include:  

  • Fantastic salary sacrificing ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ) benefits
  • Professional Development Allowance
  • Professional Development Leave
  • Flexible work arrangements

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast ( https://tinyurl.com/y9akq67d ), known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island ( https://tinyurl.com/ybbbdrms ), the location of incredible whale watching ( https://www.visitfrasercoast.com/whales-hervey-bay/ ) encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina.

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'




20 April 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Wide Bay
Salary: As per State Award AUD per year
Work type:
Locum Tenens
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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