The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Occupational Therapist – Permanent, Full Time
Why Tasmania
You can start your Occupational Therapy career anywhere. What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and our lifestyle. You will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients, and the community will encourage your success. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.
If you need any more convincing about our beautiful part of the world, here it is North-West Tasmania.
The Role
We are a close-knit group of 21 in our OT team, a mixture of locals and new Tasmanian adventurers. We rotate across all of the clinical services provided at both the North-West Regional and Mersey Community Hospitals including inpatients, rehabilitation, hand therapy, paediatrics and community. We are continuously growing, developing new services and re-designing old ones. It’s an exciting and rewarding place to work, featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practice that sees you closely linked to the whole multidisciplinary team.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as we can onboard you.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Travel and relocation assistance support up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Minimum Requirements:
* Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia
* Current Working with Children Registration
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact Lucie Bramich, Manager - Occupational Therapy Services, at (03) 6493 6188 or
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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