Are you ready to build a broad and rewarding career in rural health? This is your opportunity to join Queensland Health’s Rural Generalist Pathway — a structured, supported development program designed to support your clinical capabilities across a wide scope of practice. We’re looking for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Rural Allied & Community Health team at Gayndah Health Service, where every day brings impact and growth. Discover the charm of Gayndah, Queensland’s oldest town, known for its welcoming community and citrus heritage!

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• This role provides generalist occupational therapy clinical services, including, but not limited to, home modifications, hands/upper limb rehabilitation, paediatrics, orthopaedic conditions, mobility and daily living aids equipment prescription, neurological disorders, burns, oedema, falls prevention, and aged and acute care; to eligible clients across the age continuum.
• The Occupational Therapist is based at Gayndah Health Service and travels regularly to supply quality inpatient, outpatient and health promotion services across rural hospitals/ multipurpose facilities in the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
• This position is a rural generalist training position and has a dedicated 0.1FTE of the work role is dedicated to training and development activities. The incumbent undertakes an approved Rural Generalist Education Program.

One Permanent Part Time Position (38 hours p.f.) and One Temporary Part Time Position (38 hours p.f.) for 12 months with the possibility of extension *The successful candidate will enjoy a unique opportunity to combine permanent part-time and temporary part-time roles, creating a full-time position for 12 months.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $66,283 p.a., comprising salary rates $39.87 - $58.60 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (One Permanent Part Time Position, 38 hours p.f., and One Temporary Part Time Position, 38 hours p.f., for 12 months with the possibility of extension). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2505WB639392

Other benefits include:  

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Rural Wide Bay   

The Wide Bay is a diverse and beautiful region in Queensland, Australia and is known for its wide-open spaces, subtropical temperatures, strong community spirit and relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle. In the countryside you will find friendly towns, scenic farming land, rugged mountain ranges and National Parks. The many lakes, rivers and dams provide the perfect waterside location for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing and water sports. The Wide Bay has hundreds of kilometres of back roads and tracks, perfect for horse riding, trailbikes and four-wheel driving. The region is full of sugar cane, avocadoes, macadamias, citrus and vegetable crops and rolling hills of grazing cattle.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 792KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2505WB639392 RD (PDF, 820KB)
  Role Description