The primary focus of this role is to deliver high level occupational therapy services and high quality consumer focused care.

Job details

 The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist - Senior (Mental Health – Melaleuca Inpatient Unit) 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

• Participate in and contribute to the development of an integrated multidisciplinary approach to mental health care while working with appropriate clinical autonomy
• Deliver high level Occupational Therapy clinical services across clinical areas including assessment, intervention and evaluation
• Apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence
• Undertake high level holistic care with consumers who have or may have a mental illness including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within a recovery/rehabilitation framework

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
• 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

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $128 169 - $137 918 per annum

About Us

The Acute Adult Mental Health Unit at Gold Coast University Hospital provides a specialised inpatient program that is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals led by Consultant Psychiatrist.

The Acute Inpatient Unit provides short to medium term voluntary and involuntary care to consumers who exhibit signs and/or symptoms of serious mental illness or suspected that have not responded adequately to less intensive interventions in the community.

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, 18 June 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: GC640116

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.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC640116 - RD (PDF, 591KB)
  Role Description