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Occupational Therapist - Senior


Redcliffe Hospital

Deliver high-level occupational therapy services and leadership within the Older Persons Mental Health Team, supporting consumers with complex mental health needs through evidence-based, recovery-focused care.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/MH671246
Closing date 18-Dec-2025
Job duration Up to 12 months, possibility of extension
Contact person Cecelia Scahill
Contact details (07) 5433 7501
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About the role
Deliver high-level occupational therapy services and leadership within the Older Persons Mental Health Team, supporting consumers with complex mental health needs through evidence-based, recovery-focused care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced occupational therapy assessments and interventions for older adults with severe mental health disorders, ensuring culturally appropriate, consumer-focused outcomes.
  • Apply independent clinical judgment to manage complex caseloads and adapt practices using evidence-based approaches.
  • Offer clinical leadership, supervision, and education to junior clinicians and students to maintain professional standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to develop integrated care plans and advocate for consumer needs.

Health Equity
Metro North Health is committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
To learn more about our health equity agenda and how this role contributes to it, please refer to the attached role description.

Why choose Metro North Health

  • Rewarding career and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements and competitive remuneration.
  • Generous superannuation contributions and salary packaging.
  • A safe, inclusive workplace that values innovation and people-first care.

Discover more about Metro North Health and our careers here: metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

Applications received via third parties will not 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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Last updated
2 May 2023

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