The role provides high level leadership, strategic direction, professional advocacy and clinical leadership for Occupational Therapy services within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, in alignment with GCHHS, state-wide and national goals and initiatives.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Director (Occupational Therapy) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Responsible for the professional oversight of all occupational therapists, comprising approximately 140 registered occupational therapists
- Responsible for providing strategic and high level leadership for Occupational Therapy to ensure the delivery of effective, safe and quality clinical service
- Responsible for the operational management of Occupational Therapy services within designated clinical areas, comprising of health practitioners, operational and administration staff
- May be professionally responsible for other support staff, including occupational therapy allied health assistants and recreation officers
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution
- AHPRA Registration
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Temporary full time (up to 12 months, with possibility of extension)
- Base salary ranging from $178 659 - $191 461 per annum
About Us
The position has operational responsibilities of Occupational Therapy service in a variety of clinical practice across the emergency, acute, rehabilitation and outpatient areas of the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH), Southport, Robina Hospital and Tugun Satellite Hospital.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC558615
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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