An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Department 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 225,000 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:

• Deliver effective generalist occupational therapy clinical services to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health within the Wide Bay Health Service to:
  • maximise client function in activities of daily living,
  • maximise functional recovery.
  • support timely client discharge from the Bundaberg Hospital and
  • support clients' abilities to stay in their own home.
• This position rotates through a variety of caseloads within Bundaberg Hospital including medical, surgical and rehabilitation wards as well as outpatient clinics such as hands, scar and vascular.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive competitive salary rates between $39.87 - $58.60 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (Permanent Part Time, hours negotiable). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2504WB632725

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.

• H2504WB632725 - RD (PDF, 1.16MB)
  Role Description
  
  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