We are looking for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our all-star team at Queensland Health in Brisbane Northern Suburbs.
Growing your career as a Full Time Occupational Therapist is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, problem-solving and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Occupational Therapist at Queensland Health today!

About the role

It is the purpose of this role to deliver high quality, evidence based Occupational Therapy clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary team to residents with complex mental illnesses in a specialised residential facility, to facilitate rehabilitation, recovery, and transition to independent living.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

- Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
- Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops own talent through ongoing professional development, values differences and recognises importance of teamwork in health service delivery
- Compassion – is completely consumer focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of consumer services
- High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our consumers and stakeholders
- Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality,



ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard

In Terms of technical knowledge, skills and experience within the context of responsibilities described above under Key Accountabilities the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated competent level of knowledge and skills in evidence based Occupational Therapy assessment, formulation and intervention with individuals and groups, as applied to the clinical management of people with mental illness with complex needs, with a focus on supporting consumer recovery and self-management.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team utilising comprehensive communication skills to work collaboratively with consumers, family members/carers, other government and non-government community organisations and other team members.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles, processes and environments that support recovery and an ability to work within a Recovery and Trauma Informed Framework.
- Demonstrated experience in the identification,



development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities and the ability to provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced staff members and education to students commensurate with level of experience.

Benefits when working for us

- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research.

You can find out more about why it's so excellent to work at Metro North here: ( )

Job ad reference number: MH456173
Close date: Tuesday, 06 December 2022

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Benefits of working as a Occupational Therapist in Brisbane Northern Suburbs:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package

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