The Team:
Based in beautiful Nipaluna/Hobart, the Occupational Therapy team is an energetic, creative, supportive group of individuals who are drawn together by the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Occupational Therapy is integral to multi-disciplinary teams and services across the continuum of care from community services across Southern Tasmania, to the state’s tertiary care hospital. We have a particular focus on growing the OT workforce through partnership with the University of Tasmania, and through programs that support new graduate staff.
The Role:
The Head of Occupational Therapy drives a culture of excellence within the Occupational Therapy Service, managing a large department, working strategically to deliver what the community needs, and bringing out the best in our workforce. As part of the Allied Health Advisory Committee, the Head of Occupational Therapy also provides leadership across Allied Health and within the broader organisation.
You will need:
- Demonstrated extensive clinical practice expertise and experience, knowledge of professional and clinical governance and a broad understanding of contemporary health service delivery issues relating to the provision of Occupational Therapy services in the publicly funded health system.
- Proven high level management experience in an acute tertiary referral Occupational Therapy service and the capacity to provide professional leadership, vision and a contemporary approach to Occupational Therapy management.
- Demonstrated high level experience in resource management, together with the ability to develop and implement strategies that monitor service delivery effectiveness and efficiency.
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.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 1 October 2025.
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.
Salary: $143,677 to $160,625 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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications in leadership or management.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Gudrun Barratt-Peacock
Phone number: 0447 089 232
Email address: gudrun.peacock@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
