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Occupational Therapist

Queensland Health
Mount Isa Full-day Full-time

Description:

This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:


Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.

Job details

Position status Permanent Position type Flexible-full-time,Full-time Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support Classification HP3 Workplace Location North West Qld Job ad reference QLD/MI629023 Closing date 11-Apr-2025 Yearly salary $79051 - $116189 Job duration Permanent Contact person Benjamin Bartsch Contact details (07) 4744 4898
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North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

  • Unique locations
  • Friendly communities
  • Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Working with us

  • Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
  • Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum.
  • Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
  • Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Professionally , our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

The Occupational Therapy Department is located at the Mount Isa Hospital and provides a comprehensive service to all clients within the North West Hospital and Health Service.

The role of the Occupational Therapist is to provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to both inpatients and outpatients of the Mount Isa community. You will be part of a broader team that actively contributes to patient safety by following policies, procedures, and protocols of the health service. You are to support continued improvement of the service and excel in patient safety by actively contributing to a framework of sound clinical governance.

Requirements

  • Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification in Occupational Therapy and appropriate registration/licences (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency - AHPRA).
  • The position will involve travel to various facilities or units within the North West Hospital and Health Service as required.
  • C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
  • Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
  • This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
  • A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI629023

Contact: Benjamin Bartsch on 07 4744 4898.

Applications close: Friday, 11 April 2025.

Further information

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

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community. We are an equal opportunity employer.

27 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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