The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist – Advanced (Plastics, Vascular, Lymphoedema, Cancer, Haematology) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide advanced clinical expertise and skill in delivering specialised clinical assessments, treatments and evaluations in the area of oncology, radiation, haematology, lymphoedema, vascular and plastics  
• Provide independent clinical services of a highly-complex and varied nature where principles, procedures, techniques or methods require constant adaptation or modification to address clinical requirements
• Provide operational management to senior occupational therapists and provide operational co-ordination to other occupational therapy department personnel who work in acute services
• Monitor, review and report non labour budget expenditure directly to the Director Occupational Therapy

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution
• AHPRA Registration
• Drivers Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (up to five months, with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $5 395.60 - $5 630.00 per fortnight
• Higher education incentive provisions may apply as per HR Policy C27(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/395717/qh-pol-144.pdf )

About Us

Occupational Therapy promotes health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal is to enable people to participate in the activities of their everyday life. This is achieved by using specific activities to enhance their ability to participate or by modifying the physical environment to better support participation.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC557498

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.