Do you have a passion for paediatric occupational therapy and are ready to take the lead? We'd love to have you on board!

Enjoy plenty of variety, working across hospital, community and outreach settings while building strong connections with children, families and health professionals right across Central Queensland. Love a rewarding challenge? Ready to help shape the future of paediatric services? Get a kick out of mentoring and inspiring other health professionals? Look no further!

Love a change of scenery? Get out and about across CQ, share your expertise and broaden your clinical experience. Plus, enjoy supported professional development to keep your skills growing and your career moving!

Got the paediatric expertise and leadership skills to make an impact? Bring them to Central Queensland

Job details

About us:

Little people, big possibilities! Our Paediatric Allied Health Team is all about helping children get the best start in life. We support children and families across Central Queensland through hospital, community and outreach services, caring for everyone from tiny newborns to growing kids.

Working across the Special Care Nursery, Paediatric Inpatient Unit and Child Development Service, our team provides specialised care, supports recovery and helps children reach important developmental milestones. We work hand-in-hand with families and other health professionals to help little ones grow, develop and thrive. Every day brings something different, and every little win is worth celebrating!

About the role:

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy care to newborns and children, taking the lead on complex assessments, interventions, case management and discharge planning across a variety of settings.
• Drive service development, quality improvement, research and new ways of delivering care to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and their families.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and education to fellow practitioners and support staff, while championing teamwork, skill sharing and innovative ways of working.
• Provide expert clinical advice, build strong relationships with families and health professionals, monitor service outcomes and help shape the future of paediatric allied health across Central Queensland. You may also have the opportunity to work across hospital, community and outreach settings.

About you:

• Qualified and registered. You hold a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent), current AHPRA registration and a current annual practising certificate. Postgraduate qualifications in neonatal or paediatric practice are a bonus!
• Paediatrics is your passion. Bring extensive knowledge and experience in contemporary, evidence-based neonatal and paediatric occupational therapy, with the clinical confidence to tackle complex cases and deliver outstanding care.
• A natural leader and team player. Fantastic communication and relationship-building skills, enjoy collaborating with children, families and health professionals, and know how to share your expertise, mentor others and bring out the best in your team.
• A big-picture thinker and change-maker. Provide expert clinical advice, lead service improvements, turn great ideas into action and inspire new ways of working to keep paediatric allied health moving forward.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $162,376 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.92 - $71.77 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6K696913

Applications close: Thursday, 26 November 2026

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK6K696913 - Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)