Occupational Therapist (508249L5)

The Role:

Our rotational program offers early career occupational therapists the opportunity to gain experience across acute, sub-acute and community settings, receive high quality supervision and regular professional development. You will be welcomed by peers from all over Australia who now call Hobart home and have access to senior occupational therapists and clinical leads to support you as your career progresses.  

Occupational Therapists who are graduating in 2025, through to those with several years of experience are encouraged to apply.  If you are within your first year of graduation, you'll be eligible to join our new Allied Health Graduate Program, offering interprofessional learning, peer support and valuable mentoring opportunities. 

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

The service:

We offer a rewarding workplace featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practise that sees Occupational Therapy integrated into broader multidisciplinary teams. As a service of over 90 dedicated staff, we are proudly connected to the Royal Hobart Hospital, the largest teaching hospital in Tasmania. Our team is a vibrant mix of passionate locals and new Tasmanian adventurers, ready to welcome your energy, experience and fresh perspectives. 

Here, you'll have the opportunity to work and learn alongside highly accomplished colleagues, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our diverse community.  

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Location: Hobart, Tasmania 

Why Tasmania 

We are small enough in Tasmania for you to shape and influence your work and make a real impact every day. Yet we are big enough for you to feel part of something important, somewhere you can belong and be surrounded by diversity, innovation, and friendships. We’ll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and welcomed into our team and into our culture. We’ll tell you where to go for dinner, and on your days off. And we’ll invest in your growth, with time, resources, and expert colleagues available to help foster your development. What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and our lifestyle. Here you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks or award-winning restaurants or bars – all right on your doorstep.

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: $73,834 to $111,364 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 No. 2 of 2022.

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. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Professional development allowance of $1,000 per year
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia
• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of