Are you a highly independent Occupational Therapist seeking a change of scenery? Our Rockhampton Occupational Therapy team currently have multiple vacancies within the Rehabilitation and Geriatric Evaluation, Acute, ambulatory hands and community based services at a Senior level with both full-time and part-time options.

Occupational Therapy promotes health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal is to enable people to participate in the activities of their everyday life. A major focus of occupational therapy roles is assisting consumers to maximise their health status by provision of assessment, intervention, health education and support services.

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Job details

About us:

Our QHealth – Occupational Therapy

CQ Health offers a comprehensive occupational therapy service across the region to support patients through their hospital admission, recovery following discharge or when accessing other specialist outpatient services. Occupational Therapy team services include acute, sub-acute, ambulatory, paediatric and mental health services across the hospital and community facilities in Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast, Mount Morgan, and Rockhampton regions.

About the role:

Deliver high quality occupational therapy services to patients with varied diagnoses within the Rockhampton Hospital and other settings within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. This position is required to exercise a high level of independence and represent occupational therapy on relevant committees or portfolio(s).

Lead the occupational therapy service with a focus on Rehabilitation and Geriatric Evaluation, but with scope to input into Intensive and Coronary Care, General Medicine, Out of Hospital Care, Surgical and Orthopaedic, Paediatric, Palliative Care, Cancer Care and Emergency Department Care as required. Clinical practice will be related to the assigned senior caseload but will also remain flexible to ensure the focus of service delivery remains on delivering patient centred and time appropriate care. Senior caseloads include the provision of services to acute, sub-acute and out of hospital care for each service area as required.

About you:

The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.

Whilst not mandatory, post graduate qualifications in relevant practice area/s is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H653053

Applications close: Tuesday, 19 August 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5H653053 - Occupational Therapist - Senior (PDF, 427KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants