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Occupational Therapist Senior (Medical)
South Brisbane
As the Occupational Therapist Senior (Medical) you will deliver high level, evidence based, tertiary occupational therapy services to patients across the continuum of care (acute, sub-acute and ambulatory setting) within the medical stream with specific emphasis on the provision of services within the specialist clinical areas of oncology, cystic fibrosis, palliative care, rheumatology, general medical triage, mock MRI and feeding.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H25CHQ664656 |
| Closing date | 22-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | 7 months (December 2025 to 30th June 2026 |
| Contact person | Anna Young / Penny Power |
| Contact details | 07 3068 2275 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Team
As part of the Allied Health team our tertiary paediatric acute occupational therapy service provides high level care, based on evidence-based practice and international standards of care. Advanced clinicians are available in all occupational therapy teams, whilst supervision and governance are underpinned by National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards. Subspecialty teams provide patient centred management to develop programs specifically individualised to the child and family's unique needs that can be delivered as outpatients, day patients, inpatients, or via telehealth.
About the Role
In this role you will coach and support others to deliver for children, young people and families (Leader of Others) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:
Clinical Practice
- Deliver high level occupational therapy clinical services within the medical stream (oncology. haematology, respiratory, palliative care, renal and feeding) in an acute hospital, rehabilitation or community setting in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with minimal direct clinical supervision.
- Exercise independent judgement and problem-solving skills, in matters beyond routine practice with infrequent clinical practice supervision.
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive renumeration
- Annual pay increases
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee wellness and assistance program
- Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Occupational Therapist Senior (Medical) - Role Description (PDF, 480KB)
Role Description
CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF, 862KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF, 837KB)
Information Package for Applicants
