The Team

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.

The Role

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.

What You Will Need

- Solid 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.

Perks

- Permanent full‑time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
- Salary: $81,614 to $117,074 per annum (pro‑rata) with a 12% superannuation contribution. Salary packaging includes a range of benefits such as living expenses up to $9,010 plus $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and other eligible benefits.
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,200 per annum.
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Career development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Additional benefits are available to eligible candidates as defined in the Employee Benefits policy.

Eligibility

- Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Desirable criteria include a current driver’s licence.
- Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: ...

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Department of Health Tasmania encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. We are a Carer Accredited Employer and provide support under the Carer Recognition Act 2023.

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📌 Occupational Therapist (503805 (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Launceston