Deliver high level Occupational Therapy clinical services and professional leadership within a community-based rehabilitation service.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist – Senior (Community Rehabilitation Program) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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 high level, evidence based Occupational Therapy clinical services
• Conduct home visits to deliver high level Occupational Therapy clinical care
• Contribute to the development and management of the Occupational Therapy caseload
• Provide high level clinical Occupational Therapy advice

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA Registration
• 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

• Temporary full-time (until July 2026, with the possibility of extension)
• Opportunities are available to provide coverage for planned staff leave across June and July 2026
• Base salary ranging from $4 912.70 - $5 286.40 per fortnight

About Us  

The service is based at the Robina Health Precinct and offers group-based programs and individual therapy sessions which can be delivered at the precinct or within the client's home. The multidisciplinary team delivers a broad range of clinical services including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Social Work, Nursing, and Medical Consultation.

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 Wednesday, 27 May 2026

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: GC682704

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC682704 - RD (PDF)