Occupational Therapist

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow's health sector workforce.

About your opportunity

The Occupational Therapist will provide professional specific services and consultation as required within the team and the service. They will work collaboratively with consumers and multidisciplinary professionals within a multidisciplinary team to provide mental health services including intake and assessment, intervention, case management duties and group work as required.

Employment Term

Occupational Therapist / Permanent full-time / commencing ASAP

Role Requirements

• For Occupational Therapy the successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Occupational Therapist Board Australia (AHPRA) is required.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class 'C' motor vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Generous remuneration package value up to $132,730 p.a. comprising: and salary range of $76,747 to $116,332 p.a. (HP3)

Benefits of working for Townsville HHS

• Remuneration - Competitive packages with salary packaging options available.
• Superannuation - Up to 12.75% employer contribution.
• Annual leave loading - 17.5%.
• Employee assistance and peer support programs - Supporting our staff through difficult times.
• Attractive salary sacrificing options 
• Parental leave and flexible working arrangements
• Employee assistance and staff wellness programs

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Why make the change?

Townsville is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away.

The coastal hub of Townsville is an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Interested..?

Contact: Kerry Adam on 07 4433 9480.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV533356 ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV533356 )

Applications close: Tuesday 02/01/2024.