Deputy Manager - Occupational Therapy (517479)

We are seeking applications from motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist for the Deputy Manager role in the North West of Tasmania.

The position reports to and works closely with the Manager - Occupational Therapy Services to provide leadership in and coordination of the overall Occupational Therapy service for the North West.

The successful applicant will provide advanced clinical services for clients requiring specialty services compatible with the scope of the Occupational Therapy Service.

This role is required to work at various sites within the region including the North West Regional Hospital and the Mersey Community Hospital.

The Team:

Occupational Therapy services North West provides in-patient services including medical, surgical, orthopaedics and paediatrics and community clients from a broad, rural area. 

You will be required to work across both the North West Regional Hospital and the Mersey Community Hospital in North West Tasmania; as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team of 21 members consisting of the Manager, Deputy Manager, Senior and Junior Occupational Therapists and other ancillary staff.

The Role:

The Deputy Manager - Occupational Therapy will:

• Assist the Manager - Occupational Therapy Services in leadership, coordination and administration of the overall Occupational Therapy service for the North West.

• Provide advanced clinical services in accordance with organisational policies and professional code of conduct, for clients requiring specialty services compatible with the scope of the Mersey Community Hospital Occupational Therapy Service.

• In consultation with the Manager - Occupational Therapy Services, coordinate Occupational Therapy Services specific to the Mersey Community Hospital site in accordance with area wide governance arrangements.

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:

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from 9 February 2026 until 5 February 2027. 

*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: $123,717 to $134,336 per annum (Pro rata). 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 No. 2 of 2022
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

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: 

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 appointe