Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Occupational Therapist to join the team within the Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team on a Permanent full-time basis siting within the Mental Health Service Group.

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).

Job details

Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the 
Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme

About your opportunity:

Permanent full-time

The Occupational Therapist will work in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team to support consumers of the service to consolidate meaningful independent living skills to enable mental health, wellbeing, and recovery within the community. Their role is integral in supporting consumers in living the life that's meaningful to them while navigating a mental health diagnosis.  

The Occupational Therapist will support the consumer and multidisciplinary team in developing clear care plans to enhance the person's adaptive skills in their home environment with overall aim to improve the person's independent living and health management skills. 

There will be exciting opportunities in this role to be apart of the development and facilitation of Cognitive Remediation Groups and other clinical groups as well as training opportunities to build skills in therapeutic modalities. 

Generous remuneration package value up to $132,730 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $2941.70 to $4459.00 p.a. (HP3)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements:

• Proof of qualification (Occupational Therapy), registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef.

Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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.

• HP3 Occupational Therapist (MIRT) 30479777 (Word, 555KB)
  Role Description
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-6.10.23 (PDF, 69KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Application Kit