Occupational Therapist (Child Health)

Job Description

This role provides clinical occupational therapy services to children and their families within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Part-time Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support Classification: HP3 Workplace Location: Gold Coast Job ad reference: QLD/GC617687 Closing date: 12-Feb-2025 Yearly salary: $39.86 - $58.59 p.h. Job duration: up to 29.06.25 with possibility of extension. An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist (Child Health) 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: Deliver clinical services in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, including Paediatric occupational assessments and interventions. Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities. Commensurate with level of experience, provide student education and clinical practice supervision to less experienced occupational therapists. Contribute to management activities such as entering departmental statistical coding in required areas. About you: To be successful in this position you will require: Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy. AHPRA Registration. Driver License. Evidence of vaccination, or ability 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). About Us: The Child Development Service (CDS) is a community-based, multidisciplinary health service involved in the assessment and management of children referred with concerns of development and/or behaviour. The primary role for the Child Development Service is to work in partnership with families to understand the child's developmental/behavioural needs through both information and formal assessments and offer therapy intervention where indicated. CDS also has an important role in promoting positive child development both within Queensland Health and the wider community. About Gold Coast Health: Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care. 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, 12 February 2025 . 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: GC617687 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. Need help? Contact us If you have any questions about your account or accessing this website, please contact our helpdesk. Inclusion and diversity We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr