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Occupational Therapy - Cadet
Various Locations, Metro North Community and Oral Health
Kick-start your Occupational Therapy career with paid, hands-on clinical experience, professional mentoring and opportunities to make a real difference in community healthcare.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP1 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/COH695506 |
| Closing date | 05-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Up to 6 months |
| Contact person | Maddison Goodwin |
| Contact details | 0412 821 381 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As an Occupational Therapy Cadet with Community and Oral Health, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while completing your tertiary studies and developing the knowledge and skills required for a future career as an Occupational Therapist. Working under the supervision of experienced Occupational Therapists, you will provide clinical support services and contribute to the delivery of patient-centred care across a variety of community-based healthcare settings.
This unique opportunity allows you to apply your academic learning in real-world environments while building clinical skills, participating in multidisciplinary care, supporting patients and families, and contributing to service improvement activities. You will be supported throughout your studies while gaining exposure to diverse healthcare services across Metro North Health.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Support Occupational Therapists by delivering delegated clinical assessment and treatment activities within an approved scope of practice.
- Assist with patient education and provide support to patients, families and carers to achieve health and rehabilitation goals.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, activity data and medical records in line with departmental requirements.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, professional development activities and ongoing service enhancement projects.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) 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.
Documents
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