An exciting backfill opportunity exists within the Occupational Therapy Department as the Occupational Therapist – Senior. Do you have the skillset we are looking for?

The Senior OT will work within the Clinical Education team delivering clinical care and providing leadership at a local level to clinical educators, pre-entry students, new graduates, and health professionals within CQHHS and CWHHS.

Open the door to exciting new opportunities! Apply now.

Job details

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Allied Health play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. Allied Health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The Allied Health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development. 

About the role:

The Senior Occupational Therapist – Clinical Education delivers clinical care and provides leadership and support at a local level to Occupational Therapy Clinical Educators, pre-entry students, new graduates, and health professionals within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) and Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS).

The Senior Occupational Therapist – Clinical Education reports operationally and professionally to the Director Occupational Therapy, with further collaboration and professional support provided by the State-wide Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Program Manager (OTCEP).

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution as well as current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.

• High level of knowledge, expertise and skills in contemporary and evidence-based occupational therapy clinical practice.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within teams, with consumers and their families and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead change through the development, implementation and evaluation of quality and service improvement activities.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $152,776 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $62.75 - $67.53 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4D560294

Applications close: Wednesday, 8 May 2024

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.

• RK4D560294 - Senior Occupational Therapist - Clin Ed (PDF, 376KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Information Package for Applicants