An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Occupational Therapist - Advanced (Primary Contact Upper Limb) to join the Occupational Therapy Team at the Bundaberg Hospital within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The Wide Bay area is arguably one of the most beautiful regions of Queensland. The Health Service stretches from Agnes Water in the North to Maryborough in the South and provides acute care services to a population of over 200,000 residents including several rural communities.

Job details

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

Your opportunity:

• To deliver advanced level and independent primary contact upper limb occupational therapy, clinical consultancy, clinical management, and care coordination to patients of Bundaberg Hospital.
• To deliver professional leadership in an acute setting including clinical practice supervision of less experienced therapists and clinical support staff.
• To independently manage the day-to-day service delivery of their primary contact occupational therapy service, ensuring quality outcomes in collaboration with the Director of Occupational Therapy and the Orthopaedics team.

Temporary Part Time (30.4 hours p.f.) from the date of appointment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $69,046 p.a., comprising salary between $57,996 - $60,515 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP5) (Temporary Part Time, 30.4 hours p.f., from the date of appointment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension) (Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy). Job Ad Reference: H2506WB643915

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 Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

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.

• Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 792KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2506WB643915 - RD (PDF, 1.17MB)
  Role Description