Occupational Therapist (503805L1)

Tasmania Government; Launceston; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional development support

Fitness passport

Job summary

The Tasmania Government is offering a graduate and early career pathway for Occupational Therapists in Launceston. The program features rotations across emergency, acute medicine, trauma and rehabilitation, with 1:1 supervision from Senior OTs and Clinical Leads, plus a weekly in-service program and a focus on work-life balance.

You will join a supportive team of over 40 OTs, with relocation assistance and opportunities for professional development as you establish your career in northern

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in contemporary Occupational Therapy.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Graduate program

Job description

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

Our Occupational Therapy service located in Launceston comprises over 40 wonderful people delivering services across acute, sub-acute and the northern Tasmanian community.

Our graduate and early career pathway features a rotational program offering occupational therapists solid foundational practice skills and the valuable opportunity to gain hospital experience in acute medicine, general surgery & trauma, stroke & other acute specialities, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and home-based services in the community. You will be welcomed by peers from all over Australia who now call Launceston home. We’ll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and set up to thrive. You will be supported in your professional growth with high quality clinical supervision, regular professional development and daily access to senior occupational therapists and OT clinical leads to nurture and mentor you as you consolidate your skills. Attention to your well-being and work-life balance is our priority.

Our graduate and early career pathway is designed to support your learning by offering:

• Rotations which are 4-6 months long in a variety of clinical areas including: emergency, acute medicine, general surgery & trauma, stroke & other acute specialities, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and home-based services in the community.
• 1:1 supervision from our experienced and supervision-trained Senior OTs or Clinical Leads in each rotation, including protected time for formal supervision and informal day-to-day supervision and support.
• Weekly in-service program.
• Weekly tutorial program aimed at early career OTs (topics such as wheelchair prescription, upper limb assessment, Traumatic Brain Injury assessment, neuro-screening and interventions, home modifications etc.).
• A workplace that supports OTs moving to a new place through relocation assistance, local tips and advice, a friendly and welcoming team, and building connections through everyday work and social occasions.

You will need

• Strong foundations in contemporary Occupational Therapy and the ability to apply this in hospital, outpatient and community settings
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

The moment you step foot here, in Launceston, you feel it. The culture, the spirit, the connection. Launceston isn’t just a place to work. It’s a lifestyle choice. This is the story of Launnie and it can be your story too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdtuAgmKdo4

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 1 February 2027.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$81,614 to $117,074 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,529 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.