Provide high level clinical expertise and leadership to occupational therapy staff within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, 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 (High Complexity Cognitive Care Service) 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

• Use advanced knowledge to manage complex behaviours and disabilities, supporting discharge and preventing hospital readmissions
• Provide senior-level Occupational Therapist services for complex disability and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team
• Apply expert judgement in NDIS, QCAT, assessments, behaviour management, equipment, and home modifications
• Manage complex caseloads, adapting practice based on evidence

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA Registration
• Driver Licence
• 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 High Complexity Cognitive Care Service is an interprofessional team comprising physicians, psychiatrists, allied health and nursing led by the medical consultant under the joint governance of the Departments of General Medicine and Aged Care and Mental Health and Specialist Services.

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, 15 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: GC646647

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.

• GC646647 - RD (PDF, 566KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants