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• The role is responsible for the professional and operational leadership of Occupational Therapists, Recreation Officers and Clinical Assistants. Where required the role provides professional leadership to Occupational Therapists working in the Prison Mental Health Service, The Learning Centre and Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research.

• Temporary Full-Time opportunity from 13.04.2026 to 21.06.2026

Job details

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The Discipline Lead Occupational therapy provides specialised clinical services to mental health consumers in Forensic and Secure Services through the professional governance and leadership of Occupational Therapy Services and the provision of high-Level Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrates capacity to provide advanced Occupational Therapy services, professional and operational leadership of Occupational Therapists in the context of a Forensic and Secure inpatient setting.
• Demonstrates high level communication skills in the context of managing the Occupational Therapy service (including Recreational Officers and Clinical Assistants) and leading initiatives across discipline and service types including high level negotiation, management and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrates high level operational management skills and accountability for meeting prescribed fiscal and human resource management targets.
• Demonstrates ability to set direction and lead relevant service development activity in the contest of a state-wide specialist service.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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

• WM677973_03 Occupational Therapy Discipline Lead RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)