This role provides advanced clinical expertise, leadership and advice in rehabilitation services, whilst leading a team of Occupational Therapists and support staff.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist 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

• Provide professional and operational management to senior occupational therapists
• Contribute effectively as an active member of the Occupational Therapy senior Leadership Team
• Undertake strategic planning and lead initiatives to be implemented for Occupational Therapy
• Provide advanced clinical expertise in rehabilitation services

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• 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
• Driver Licence
• 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 part time (38 hrs p.f., 6 months with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $73.12 - $76.30 per hour

About Us

The Occupational Therapy department has a strong focus on clinical excellence, research and healthcare improvement, and is grounded in a culture of success. The primary goal of Occupational Therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of their everyday life, promoting health and well-being through occupation. Based in Southport.

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 Tuesday, 22 July 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: GC348308

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, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC648308 - RD (PDF, 616KB)
  Role Description