• The Senior Occupational Therapist provides high level occupational therapy services and leadership to state-wide clinical services based at The Park Centre for Mental Health - High Secure Inpatient Service, Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit.

• Fixed Term Temporary part-time opportunity up to 31 October 2025

Job details

About the role

The Senior Occupational Therapists operates within a multidisciplinary team to address the needs of persons experiencing a major mental illness. The Senior Occupational Therapist provides clinical leadership to lesser experienced clinicians and clinical assistants within the Occupational Therapy Team. The position is required to work in collaboration with multiple Hospital Health Services, National Disability Insurance Scheme, government and non-government agencies.

About you

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

• Routinely applies high-level knowledge and skills in providing clinical services and advising colleagues, management and other stakeholders.
• Develops effective professional relationships with client, colleagues and stakeholders to inform / influence clinical outcomes and/or encourage behavioural change.
• Provides clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors and relevant service managers regarding service delivery equipment, technology and the prioritisation and development of clinical services.
• Demonstrates a high-level understanding of the environment in which clinical decision are made to influence health outcomes and ensures that service initiatives are integrated into professional clinical practice, organisation work unit guidelines and service policies.
• Timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation of assessments, reports, clinical notes and other information as required for the electronic medical record.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Occupational Therapy and full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

 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.

• WM637102_05 Occupational Therapist - Senior RD (PDF, 180KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants