Description

The Role:

This role would suit a new graduate or an experienced Occupational Therapist, offering a supported development program within Occupational Therapy Services. You will have the opportunity to rotate across a range of service areas, building clinical capability through a diverse caseload and a strong community focus.

The position offers structured supervision and professional support, making it ideal for clinicians early in their career, while also providing scope for experienced therapists to further develop and diversify their skills.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for inpatients, outpatients and community clients across a rotating caseload
• Work collaboratively with senior occupational therapists and multidisciplinary team members to achieve positive client outcomes
• Participate in professional development, quality improvement initiatives and service planning activities in line with departmental priorities

This position offers structured support and supervision, making it well suited to clinicians early in their career, while also providing scope for experienced therapists to further develop and diversify their skills.

The Team:

Occupational Therapy Services at Hospitals North West provide high-quality, client-centred occupational therapy to inpatients, outpatients and community clients across the North West region of Tasmania.

The team works as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, supporting consumers across medical, surgical, rehabilitation and orthopaedic services, as well as paediatrics and community-based programs. As part of the Department of Health, the service is committed to delivering safe, inclusive and evidence-based care to improve outcomes for individuals, families and the broader Tasmanian community.

The team values collaboration, learning and professional growth, and provides structured supervision and support to enable clinicians to develop strong, well-rounded clinical skills.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as we can onboard you until 30 June 2027.

Home visits and travel between sites in North West may be required, Shift work, extended hours and/or weekend work may be required. 

*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.

Salary

$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 Unions 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. 

Allowances 

• 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, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please go to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for vacancy number 540017.

Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 11:55 PM