Occupational Therapy Assistant (515971)

The role:

In accordance with mental health care standards, Agency policy and direction, legal and ethical requirements and professional competencies, the Occupational Therapy Assistant:

• Assists in the provision of rehabilitation services, based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Participates in the development and revision of organisational documentation and policies and procedures.
• Contribute to a learning environment, through continuing education, training and professional development.

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

Position Features

• The position will work within a forensic setting at the WLC and requires all staff to be alert to any matter concerning the security of patients, staff and the Wilfred Lopes Centre (WLC)
• The occupant is expected to comply with all security practices and procedures of the WLC including biometric identification

 The Forensic Mental Health Service – Wilfred Lopes Centre:

• Offers an opportunity to work within Tasmania’s only Secure Mental Health Unit
• Rewarding opportunity to work closely with consumers
• Offers an additional 6.5% Correctional Health Allowance

Details of Appointment

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

*notwithstanding hours may 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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $65,236 - $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 515971 Occupational Therapy Assistant HSO5 (Oct 2023) CSU.docx
• 515971 Occupational Therapy Assistant HSO5 (Oct 2023) CSU.pdf

Applicant Guide

• Department of He