This role performs a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal tertiary studies for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queensland.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Health Practitioner - Cadets (Occupational Therapy) 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

• Perform allocated clinical activities for which you have been trained and assessed as competent under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Actively continue to pursue prerequisite education and training necessary to build competency in Occupational Therapy
• Work within the scope that is consistent with the level of knowledge and skill development
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, and all members of the team regarding patient care and progress

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• To be a student enrolled full time (defined as at least 75% of the full-time study load) at an Australian university, in an Occupational Therapy degree
• Whilst not mandatory, it is highly desirable that students have completed some or all of their student clinical placements in a relevant setting
• 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

• Casual
• Base salary ranging from $38.69 - $45.51 per hour

About Us

The Occupational Therapy department is a dynamic and rapidly growing service. The primary goal is to enable people to participate in the activities of their everyday life. This is achieved by using specific activities to enhance their ability to participate or by modifying the physical environment to better support participation. 

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 Monday, 13 April 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: GC678980 

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.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC678980 - RD (PDF)