Lead innovative patient care and shape rehabilitation services in a supportive and collaborative environment. Join Wide Bay HHS as a Senior Occupational Therapist and make a real impact on patient outcomes while enjoying professional growth opportunities and a vibrant community lifestyle.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• To provide high level rehabilitation and geriatric occupational therapy clinical services to clients of the Integrated Care Rehabilitation Service.
• To lead and manage the allied health assistants within the multidisciplinary Integrated Care Rehabilitation team.
• To provide clinical practice supervision and clinical development to allied health assistants within the multidisciplinary Integrated Care Rehabilitation team.
• The position will focus on providing occupational therapy programs for the rehabilitation of older people who have been discharged after an acute or sub-acute episode of care; preventing inappropriate and avoidable admissions to acute care or permanent residential aged care; and clinical supervision of Allied Health Assistants in their implementation of therapy programs.

Temporary Part Time (50 hours p.f.) from date of appointment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension. 

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $103,526 p.a., comprising salary rates between $64.64 - $69.56 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Temporary Part Time, 50 hours p.f., from date of appointment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2605WB682444.

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.

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2605WB682444 - RD (PDF)