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Occupational Therapist
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2604681711 |
| Closing date | 14-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Glenn Healing |
| Contact details | (07) 4616 5325 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As an Occupational Therapist, you'll play a vital role in supporting recovery and independence for people experiencing severe mental health challenges. Working within a mobile, multidisciplinary team, you'll blend clinical expertise with compassion to help people re‑engage with everyday life and achieve what matters most to them.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Partnering with consumers, families and carers to deliver recovery‑focused, strengths‑based occupational therapy that drives real life outcomes
- Collaborating with mental health clinicians and community services to create joined‑up care that supports safety, participation and wellbeing
- Using evidence‑based practice and sound judgement to assess needs, plan interventions and adapt care for increasingly complex situations
- Contributing to service improvement, learning and supervision that strengthen practice across the team and support positive change
Let's Talk About You
You're someone who shows up with empathy and purpose, balancing clinical skill with genuine human connection. You value dignity and integrity, think creatively to solve problems, and have the courage to contribute your voice within a team that supports growth and learning. You'll feel proud knowing your work helps people reclaim independence and build a future with hope.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with current Australian registration
- Experience or emerging capability in mental health practice and recovery‑oriented care
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, values‑driven approach to teamwork
- Ability to manage your workload and grow confidence in complex clinical decision making
You'll stand out if you bring experience in community or acute mental health settings and/or a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage—helping deliver care that truly makes a difference.
This role creates lasting impact by supporting recovery, strengthening community wellbeing, and living our values every day.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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