Provide high level clinical expertise and leadership to occupational therapy staff within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS), and as a member of a multidisciplinary team to stakeholders and customers of Gold Coast Health.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist - Senior (Complex Medical 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

• Deliver a high level of occupational therapy clinical services in the complex management and discharge planning of a wide range of clinical areas
• Use extensive clinical experience to undertake high level, independent multi-specialty clinical duties
• Consistently demonstrate a strong understanding of the continuum of care, demonstrating maturity and expertise in decision making
• Apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, regularly adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution
• 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)
• Relevant clinical experience in a tertiary hospital within rehabilitation service and/or a complex management unit environment would be highly desirable

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 Gold Coast Health Occupational Therapy department is a dynamic and rapidly growing service. The team provide a high standard of clinical service including support to new graduates, student programs and specialty services. 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.

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, 10 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: GC638268

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.

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Documents

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

• GC638268 - RD (PDF, 948KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants