Hervey Bay Hospital is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist with expertise in Intensive Care to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering expert, patient-centred care to critically ill patients while contributing to service development, education, and clinical leadership in a supportive regional health environment. Enjoy a rewarding career and a relaxed coastal lifestyle in beautiful Hervey Bay.

Job details

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

Your opportunity:

The purpose of this role is to deliver Occupational Therapy Intensive Care services within Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service on the Fraser Coast. This includes:

• Delivering high quality evidenced based Occupational Therapy clinical services to patients/consumers within a highly functioning interprofessional team.
• Contribution to the advancement of quality Occupational Therapy services and optimal patient care, through provision of service development, quality improvement, and clinical education.
• Monitoring and reporting on work practices and outcomes, including initiating, planning and evaluating relevant quality and research initiatives.
• Providing supervision and training to less experienced (HP3) clinicians, students and to Allied Health Assistants (AHA's).

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $78,680 p.a., comprising salary between $64.64 - $69.56 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Permanent Part Time, 38 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2607WB687373.

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Fraser Coast, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

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.

• Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2607WB687373 RD (PDF)