Occupational Therapist - Expression of Interest

The South West Health Allied Health clinicians are primarily located in the hospitals in Roma, St George, and Charleville.  The Occupational Therapist works within the Primary and Community Care division. Other hospitals and community clinics are located in small towns within South West Health, therefore an outreach service is provided to deliver in-person services to these communities.

You will work within the multidisciplinary team to provide optimal, responsive, and flexible occupational therapy clinical services in acute, sub-acute, aged care, community, and outreach facility settings, operating with independence and supervision relevant to experience level.

Requirements for the role:

• The role requires employees to hold at least a relevant tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Occupational Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a government vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required (Queensland ‘C' class licence).
• Travel including overnight stays may be a requirement of this role.
• It is a condition of employment in this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B.
• The position requires the incumbent to hold a current Aged Care Criminal History Check. Queensland Health will facilitate the applicants obtaining the above check.

Why join our Talent Pool?

✔ Be considered for upcoming vacancies
✔ Supportive multidisciplinary teams
✔ Ongoing professional development and education opportunities

✔ Flexible work-life balance and variety
✔ Pathways for career progression
✔ A workplace that values wellbeing, engagement, courage, accountability, respect and equity

✔ The opportunity to live and work in welcoming rural communities while advancing your career

What we're looking for:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to high-quality, person-centred care
• Motivation to learn, grow, and contribute within a collaborative environment

This Expression of Interest (EOI) collects a variety of information that will help identify potentially suitable applicants for current and future employment opportunities. If deemed suitable your details will remain in the talent pool for a period of twelve (12) months, and you may be contacted further by South West Health at the time an opportunity arises matching your qualifications and/or experience.

South West Health may request your participation in other recruitment selection processes (eg: interview, reference checks and pre-employment checks) to further determine suitability for appointment.

Additional information:

• Submission of this EOI is not a guarantee that you will be offered employment with South West Health. 

• By submitting an EOI, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy, please ensure you complete the application form and submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the job search website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.
• Current students studying a tertiary allied health degree seeking a trainee role whilst completing their degree are encouraged to apply for our separately advertised HP1 Allied Health Trainee Expression of Interest.

Express your interest in joining the South West Health Team today and apply now!

For more information about South West Health visit https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/