Senior Occupational Therapist (518779)

The Team

Millbrook Rise Centre is a 27-bed mental health subacute inpatient facility; we are a consumer-centred service with a focus on rehabilitation and recovery located in the beautiful Derwent Valley. We work closely with various services within not only Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) but also with the wider community services such as NDIS providers. 

We are a collaborative team that works with our consumers, their friends and families in their individualised recovery journey. We have a constantly developing activities and therapeutic groups program and we welcome new staff and new ideas to contribute to the activities program at the site.

 Statewide Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

• Undertake the delivery of quality care to clients based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework while providing specialist assessments and treatment service to clients and their families or carers. 
• Provide a specialist assessment and treatment service to clients of Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service and their families or carers.
• Promote community awareness in relation to mental health and act as a consultant to other agencies with regard to the support and management of clients with mental health needs.

You will need

• A minimum of two years post graduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to the Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and/or Older Persons Mental Health Service area.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health in relation to the Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service area with the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems.
• Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the Adult Community and Older Persons Mental Health Service area with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania 

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated 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.

Salary

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025 

Salary Packaging 

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Allowances 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates 

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. 
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional De