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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Coopers Plains
Make a meaningful difference in patient recovery as part of a collaborative hospital care team.
Join a supportive multidisciplinary environment where you’ll deliver hands-on therapy support, contribute to patient outcomes, and play a vital role in enhancing independence and quality of life.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | CA3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MS04680252 |
| Closing date | 23-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | See Job Details |
| Contact person | Ruth Cox / Mereki Collins |
| Contact details | 0731826473 Access the National Relay Service |
Your new role:
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will support the delivery of high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary hospital environment, working under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists.
- Deliver delegated therapy programs (individual and group) and support patients with activities of daily living in line with care plans.
- Assist with patient handling, transport, and the setup, monitoring, and maintenance of therapy equipment and resources.
- Provide feedback to therapists on patient progress and contribute to accurate patient documentation and records.
About you:
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual who thrives in a team-based healthcare setting and is committed to delivering safe, person-centred care.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with therapy interventions and patient care under supervision, including manual handling tasks.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, carers, and a multidisciplinary team.
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work within scope of practice.
- Commitment to professional standards, including confidentiality, ethical practice, and continuous learning and development.
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What we can offer you:
- We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
- We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
- We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
- You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are better together.
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 for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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