Senior Occupational Therapist (522964)

Senior Occupational Therapist – Permanent Full Time Position

Inpatient, Outpatient & Community 

Tasmanian Health Service – Northern Tasmania (Launceston)

The Senior OT Role: 

Our Occupational Therapy service in Launceston is a dynamic and close-knit team of over 40 professionals, providing comprehensive care across acute, sub-acute, and community settings throughout northern Tasmania. In our team, you will have the opportunity to shape your own work, make a tangible difference every day, and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organization.

We offer a unique environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. While our Launceston team is small enough to allow you to influence your role and make a direct impact, we are large enough to foster a sense of belonging and connection to a broader purpose, offering opportunities for career growth and development.

At our core, we encourage authenticity and passion. You’ll be supported from day one with a comprehensive induction process that integrates you into our team and our culture. As part of our progressive and evidence-based service, you will contribute to delivering best-practice, high-quality care for our patients, alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated health professionals.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play an integral role in providing clinical leadership, supervising others, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient experiences. We are committed to supporting your ongoing professional development and offer opportunities for advancement into allied health leadership roles, ensuring your career continues to grow and flourish.

Why Choose Tasmania? While you can practice as an Occupational Therapist anywhere, Tasmania offers a lifestyle that is truly special. Launceston, with its welcoming community and stunning surroundings, is a place where your professional and personal life can seamlessly blend. This is the unique story of Launceston: we call it Launnie  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdtuAgmKdo4

Here’s why Tasmania is a great place to call home:

• Outdoor Adventures: Tasmania is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with access to world-class hiking, mountain biking, and surfing. Whether you’re exploring pristine beaches, national parks, or vast wilderness areas, your weekends can be filled with adventure.
  
  
• Culinary Delights: Tasmania is home to award-winning restaurants, fresh seafood, and a thriving food scene. Enjoy exquisite dining experiences while soaking in the island’s natural beauty.
  
  
• Wellness and Relaxation: Tasmania is emerging as a wellness destination, with luxury retreats, floating saunas, and spa facilities set against breathtaking landscapes. It’s the perfect place to recharge and reconnect.
  
  
• Family-Friendly: Launceston is the perfect size to offer a welcoming, family-oriented community with excellent educational options, recreational activities, and ample space to raise children.
  
  
• Cultural Richness: With a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and rich colonial history, Launceston is a place where you can experience both natural wonders and cultural enrichment.

If you're looking for a fulfilling career in a beautiful, supportive location, Launceston could be your perfect destination. Hear from other Occupational Therapists about their experience in Tasmania here: Occupational Therapy | Tasmania

Ready to take the next step in your career and lifestyle? We’d love to hear what interests you in joining our team!

Details of appointment:

• Permanent, full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight commencing from a mutually agreed date. (part-time negotiable with the successful applicant).

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Call us to find out more.

Salary: $110,425 – $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement of 2022
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade sch