About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

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 skilled 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.

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.

You will need

- Strong 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.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital,



as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

The moment you step foot here, in Launceston, you feel it. The culture, the spirit, the connection. Launceston isn’t just a place to work. It’s a lifestyle choice. This is the story of Launnie and it can be your story too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdtuAgmKdo4

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 1 February 2027.

*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.

$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 Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package

📌 Occupational Therapist (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Launceston