EMPLOYMENT

About West Moreton Health West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk. At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals. As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health: * We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction. * We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected. * We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation. To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health: What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health About the role The Senior Occupational Therapist provides high level occupational therapy services and leadership to state-wide clinical services based at The Park Centre for Mental Health - High Secure Inpatient Service, Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. The Senior Occupational Therapists operates within a multidisciplinary team to address the needs of persons experiencing a major mental illness. The Senior Occupational Therapist provides clinical leadership to lesser experienced clinicians and clinical assistants within the Occupational Therapy Team. The position is required to work in collaboration with multiple Hospital Health Services, National Disability Insurance Scheme, government and non-government agencies. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: * Routinely applies high-level knowledge and skills in providing clinical services and advising colleagues, management and other stakeholders. * Develops effective professional relationships with client, colleagues and stakeholders to inform / influence clinical outcomes and/or encourage behavioural change. * Provides clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors and relevant service managers regarding service delivery equipment, technology and the prioritisation and development of clinical services. * Demonstrates a high-level understanding of the environment in which clinical decision are made to influence health outcomes and ensures that service initiatives are integrated into professional clinical practice, organisation work unit guidelines and service policies. * Timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation of assessments, reports, clinical notes and other information as required for the electronic medical record. Mandatory Requirements: * Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 Why choose us * Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions. * Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities. * Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership. * Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs. * Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super. To apply For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role. Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.