Make a meaningful difference where it matters most
The Glenorchy Community Care Team provides vital mental health services across a broad and diverse catchment, including the City of Glenorchy, Brighton Municipality, Derwent Valley and the Midlands region. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high‑quality, recovery‑focused care across both urban and rural communities, supporting individuals and families at every stage of life.
About the Team:
You will be joining a vibrant, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, shared expertise and lived experience. Our team brings together Lived Experience Workers, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Psychiatrists who work closely to deliver holistic, person‑centred care. We foster a supportive and inclusive team culture, where clinicians are encouraged to learn from one another, contribute their strengths and feel confident in their practice.
We are strongly committed to professional growth and wellbeing, offering excellent professional development opportunities, structured supervision and support from experienced discipline leadership within a dynamic and encouraging environment.
You can find out more about our team here
The Role:
As an Occupational Therapist – Mental Health, you will deliver high‑quality assessment, treatment and case management services within a multidisciplinary framework. Working under broad clinical and administrative direction from the Team Leader, you will maintain professional and clinical accountability to the Head of Discipline, with supervision provided or approved through discipline leadership.
You will play a key role in supporting recovery, promoting community participation, and improving outcomes for consumers and their families or carers by:
- Delivering comprehensive clinical services through assessment, case management and individual therapeutic interventions, including specialised therapies for consumers and their families or carers
- Providing evidence‑based assessment and treatment for individuals with major and complex mental health needs, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs
- Actively contributing as a member of a multidisciplinary team, offering professional support and consultation to colleagues as required
- Preparing high‑quality clinical and specialised reports to support care planning and service delivery
- Consulting and liaising with the broader health system, including GPs, other agencies and families or carers, to optimise service effectiveness, efficiency and continuity of care
We are seeking motivated clinicians who demonstrate the following skills, experience and capabilities:
- A minimum of two years’ post‑graduate clinical experience in a setting relevant to Adult Community Mental Health
- Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health, with the ability to assess and respond to a broad range of mental health presentations
- Demonstrated experience in the application of evidence‑based therapeutic interventions, with the capacity to continue developing specialist skills over time
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to professional development, quality improvement and safe, ethical practice
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.
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Location:
Glenorchy
- Convenient location close to shopping centres, fitness facilities and essential services, supporting work–life balance.
- Free parking available close to the office
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP
*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.
Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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.
Allowances:
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
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 available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia
- Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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.
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Jen Tomney
Position: Acting Team Leader
Phone number: (03) 6166 6242
Email address: jennifer.tomney@ths.tas.gov.au
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