Occupational Therapist - New Grad or Experienced - Bundaberg QLD (JOB -10003337)

• New Grads are encouraged to apply!

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - New Grad or Experienced - Bundaberg
 
About the Role:
This Aboriginal community-controlled and multi-accredited health and wellbeing organisation is seeking an accredited and registered Occupational Therapist for their Allied Health Professional team who is involved in primary/clinical care services delivered by the organisation. This position is suitable for an experienced Occupational Therapist.

About the Organisation:
This Aboriginal community-controlled and multi-accredited health and wellbeing organisation that delivers services without discrimination to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay Burnett. 

Duties:

• Providing comprehensive assessment for clients with broad ranges of conditions.
• Evidence based therapy intervention either individually or in a group setting.
• Working closely with families and carers to develop therapy programs specific to individuals. 
• Working collaboratively with other allied health professionals.

Personal Skills Required:

• High level communication skills.
• Good health and physically fit.
• Reliable and organised.
• Sound problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Genuine interest in people and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor/Master of Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ Occupational Therapy experience.

Key Requirements:     

• Current AHPRA registration or ability to obtain. 
• A current driver's licence is essential or ability to obtain. 
• A First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain.
• Complete COVID-19 Vaccination Status (as per IWC Policy)
• A Blue Card (Working with Children Card QLD)* or ability to obtain.
• A Federal Police Check or ability to obtain.

* No Card, No Start legislation means that the successful applicant will need to hold a valid blue card before they start work. IWC will cover the cost of this application for the successful candidate. 

Salary Package:
Your Salary Package is made up of the following: - 

• Salary Sacrifice Packaging is valued up to $15,990 per annum – adding up to $7,000 to your take-home pay.
• Meals and Entertainment Package up to $2,600 per annum.
• 9-Day Fortnight (for full-time staff).
• CPD Allowance.
• Professional Insurance.
• Superannuation is valued at 10.5%.
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%

About Bundaberg:
At the Southern end of the Great Barrier Reef Bundaberg is located 385km north of Brisbane. With a population over 93,000, Bundaberg has more to offer than may initially meet the eye. Bundaberg is the perfect blend of coastal living with a semi-rural lifestyle. It boasts an array of beautiful beaches, many opportunities to immerse yourself in nature as well as multiple restaurants and cafes. Bundaberg is ever expanding with many exciting new developments on the cards.

For more information on this position, please contact us now!

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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