Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km², delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

The Mental Health Service Group are currently seeking to recruit an Occupational Therapist - Senior (Mental Health Clinician) to their team on a permanent full-time basis. This position is located in Townsville.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Are you someone who is passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?

• Are you a person who meets challenges head on.
• Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision, purpose and values?

About your opportunity:

Permanent full-time / Location: Townsville

The Occupational Therapist - Senior will:

• Provide flexible mental health assessment and treatment to adults with mental health difficulties living in the community within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Provide short, medium and long-term case management so that various services and supports are provided in a coordinated and collaborative manner.
• Provide profession specific services and consultation as required within the team and the Mental Health Service Group.

All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.

What's on offer:

• Generous remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a. comprising:
• Salary range of $4769.60 to $5132.40 p.f. (HP4)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme:

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).

Role Requirements:

• The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia is required.
• Registration with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency and possession of current practising certificate.
• Possession of relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy would be well regarded for a position at this level.
• Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback.  A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city.  No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home.

Interested?

Contact: Kerry Adam on (07) 4433 8301.

Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 31 October 2024.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

The Townsville HHS is planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, and training the health sector workforce of tomorrow. Share in this journey with us.

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HP4 Occupational Therapist - Senior 32000717 (Word, 571KB)
  Role Description