Are you an Occupational Therapist seeking an opportunity for a senior level role? This is your chance!

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and make a meaningful impact in occupational therapy, with a primary focus on helping individuals participate fully in their daily lives through tailored assessment, intervention, and support. You’ll take a lead role in the management of Lymphoedema and Vascular conditions, while also collaborating on Hand Therapy and contributing across a broad range of clinical areas including Intensive and Coronary Care, Rehabilitation, Palliative and Cancer Care, and the Emergency Department.

If you're passionate about empowering people and ready to take on a diverse, impactful leadership role, this is your moment—apply now and help shape the future of occupational therapy care.

Job details

About us:

Allied Health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues, and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The Allied Health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development.

About the role:

• To provide high quality Occupational Therapy services and interventions ideally as part of the Ambulatory Service (Hands, Lymphoedema/Venous conditions) within CQ Health. This service provides outpatient services located both at Rockhampton Hospital and Central Queensland University Health Clinic.
• Senior caseloads include the provision of services to acute, sub-acute and out of hospital/community care for each service area as required.
• Lead quality improvement, research, and service development of clinical areas consistent with CQ Health and Queensland Health State-wide initiatives and strategic directions.

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 $125,887 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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5F640562

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 June 2025

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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.

• RK5F640562 - Occupational Therapist - Senior (PDF, 400KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants