Occupational Therapist - Senior (Bundaberg)

Wide Bay Hospital & Health Service; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation

Annual Leave Loading

Salary sacrificing benefits

Professional Development Leave

Lower cost of living

Job summary

The Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Palliative Care Support Service in Bundaberg. You will apply high level OT knowledge, provide leadership and supervision within a complex palliative care caseload.

This temporary part-time role (64 hours p.f.) runs to 31 January 2027 with extension possibilities, offering a competitive hourly rate between 66.92 and 71.77, plus superannuation, annual leave loading and professional

Qualifications

• Significant level of independence and professional judgement in clinical management.
• Contributes to service development, education and research.
• Integral member of the Palliative Care Support Service.

Responsibilities

• Apply high level Occupational Therapy knowledge, clinical skills and leadership in palliative care.
• Provide consultation and professional supervision.
• Manage a complex caseload with limited direct supervision.

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Senior (Bundaberg)

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

Your opportunity:

• The position is an integral member of the Palliative Care Support Service, and applies high level Occupational Therapy knowledge, clinical skills and clinical expertise, leadership, consultation and professional supervision in the provision of palliative care services in the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
• The position requires a significant level of independence and personal accountability, including independent professional judgement in problem solving and clinical management, handling of a complex caseload beyond that of routine day to day clinical practice, without the need for direct regular clinical practice supervision.
• The position contributes to service development, education and research in the work unit.

Temporary Part Time (64 hours p.f.) from date of appointment until 31st January 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Our offer:

You will receive competitive salary rates between $66.92 - $71.77 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Temporary Part Time, 64 hours p.f., from date of appointment until 31st January 2027 with the possibility of extension). (Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy). Job Ad Reference: H2610WB695920

Other benefits include:

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Leave
• Lower cost of living

Bundabergand the Coral Coast region is where thecoastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane.Indulgein the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches offamily-friendly beachesand nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to theSouthern Great Barrier Reefand has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting,cultural,education and tourism facilities includingMon Repos Turtle Rookery.

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'