Occupational Therapist - Senior (Bundaberg)

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Professional Development Allowance

Professional Development Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Lower cost of living

Job summary

Queensland Government, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Palliative Care Support Service in Bundaberg. This temporary part-time role (64 hours per fortnight) emphasizes independence, clinical expertise and leadership in palliative care, including supervision and complex caseload management.

You will contribute to service development, education and research while enjoying a competitive salary, employer superannuation up to 12.75%

Qualifications

• Significant level of independence and personal accountability.
• Independent professional judgement in problem solving and clinical management.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload beyond routine practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level occupational therapy knowledge and clinical expertise in palliative care.
• Provide leadership, consultation and professional supervision within the team.
• Contribute to service development, education and research in the work unit.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical skills

Leadership

Consultation

Independent judgement

Job description

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.Find out more in the Role Description.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: H2610WB695920Other benefits include:Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)Fantastic salary sacrificing benefitsProfessional Development AllowanceProfessional Development LeaveFlexible work arrangementsLower cost of livingDiscover BundabergBundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.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'This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.