The Occupational Therapy Assistant works closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide a flexible and responsive service that meet client identified therapeutic goals under the delegation of Occupational Therapists with the delivery of appropriate therapeutic group and individual clinical intervention for inpatients and outpatients of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a several Occupational Therapy Assistants 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 delegated clinical and group activities, reporting outcomes to therapy staff
• Adjust treatment programs in consultation with the therapist
• Maintain annual clinical support competencies
• Work collaboratively within Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary teams

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be desirable e.g. Certificate IV in Allied Health
• Working with Children check (GCH will cover cost)
• 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

• Permanent full time and permanent part time (one full time position and one part time position, 38 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $68 471 - $71 983 per annum, $34.53 - $36.30 per hour

About Us

The Gold Coast University Hospital Occupational Therapy department is a dynamic and rapidly growing service with a team who provide a high standard of clinical service including support to new graduates, student programs and specialty 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 Friday, 10 October 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: GC661267

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.

• GC661267 - RD (PDF, 580KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants