The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Occupational Therapists (Rotational) 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

• Deliver Occupational Therapy clinical services, including assessment, intervention and evaluation within the multidisciplinary team
• Undertake Occupational Therapy tasks commensurate with level of experience in a complex environment of change, in accordance with clinical and departmental protocols
• Engage positively with change, including implementing methods to optimise own resilience, flexibility and reflective practice
• As experience builds, apply increasingly independent clinical reasoning skills across a more complex clinical caseload, under the clinical practice supervision or professional guidance of a more experienced practitioner

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
• Availability to take part in a roster across 7 days including on call
• 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
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible(PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!

Salary

• Permanent full time, Permanent part time, Temporary full time and Temporary part time (multiple positions, temporary contracts are up to 12 months with the possibility of extension, hours negotiable)
• Base salary ranging from $76 747- $112 805 per annum or $2941.70 - $ 4323.80 per fortnight or $38.70- $56.89 per hour

About Us

The Gold Coast University Hospital Occupational Therapy department is a dynamic and rapidly growing service. The team provide a high standard of clinical service including support to new graduates, student programs and specialty services.

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, 15 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: GC560685

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