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Unique and exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to lead transformation through the design and set up of the new services at Ripley!

Ripley Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility that will deliver 90 additional beds in West Moreton as part of Queensland Health’s Accelerated Infrastructure Delivery Program. The project will deliver a three-storey facility and multi-storey car park located on Botany Drive, South Ripley.

• Temporary Part-time opportunity to November 2025

Job details

About the role

This position works in the sub-acute services as an Occupational Therapy team leader providing operational coordination and strategic leadership. 

The key responsibilities of the Team Leader role will include:

• Develop detailed models of care for the clinical service and a business performance framework
• Develop and update policies, procedures and work instructions
• Finalise workforce plans
• Provide clinical input to ensure furniture, fixtures and equipment is installed in appropriate locations and meets the required clinical need.
• Provide clinical input into digital systems testing.
• Recruit and onboard Occupational Therapy staff.
• Ensure all staff are trained sufficiently and orientated.
• Assess whether your clinical service is safe to operate and input into Go/No Go assessments and decision making.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Contemporary specialist-level knowledge and skills in Occupational Therapy services within one or more areas of expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team environment and senior management to influence a clinical or service outcome, influence culture and supply strategic direction.
• Ability to independently apply latest clinical evidence and high-level judgement to guide the team in managing highly complex clinical caseloads. 
• Ability to lead quality and service improvement activities within a medium-sized team that result in improved outcomes for patients/customers and/or the organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence clinical practice through the provision of professional advocacy, including data management and evaluation.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• WM638534_05 Advanced Occupational Therapist - Team Leader_RD (PDF, 211KB)
  Role Description
  
  OT TL Operational Commissioning Overview (PDF, 426KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants