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Occupational Therapist Advanced - Clinical Lead (GARSS)


Toowoomba

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Lead advanced occupational therapy practice and shape innovative care across the Darling Downs. Based in Toowoomba, this Clinical Lead role within GARSS blends complex clinical work with leadership, service development and mentorship—giving you the chance to influence outcomes for patients, teams and the wider community.

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Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP5
Workplace Location Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/DD2604680545
Closing date 30-Apr-2026
Job duration up to 31/01/27 and cover periods of leave
Contact person Karen Makkai
Contact details 0459 753 030
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What your day could look like

As an Occupational Therapist Advanced – Clinical Lead (GARSS), you'll play a key role in strengthening rehabilitation outcomes across Darling Downs Health. Your work will support people with complex needs while guiding clinical direction, service quality and collaboration across teams—making a real difference every day.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

  • Leading advanced, evidence‑informed care for people with complex neurological and rehabilitation needs, achieving meaningful functional outcomes
  • Providing expert clinical leadership, advice and mentorship that builds confidence and capability across multidisciplinary teams
  • Driving quality improvement and innovative practice that enhances service safety, consistency and patient experience
  • Partnering with stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions of care across hospital, community and specialist services

Let's talk about you!

As an Occupational Therapist Advanced – Clinical Lead (GARSS), you'll play a key role in strengthening rehabilitation outcomes across Darling Downs Health. Your work will support people with complex needs while guiding clinical direction, service quality and collaboration across teams—making a real difference every day.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

  • Leading advanced, evidence‑informed care for people with complex neurological and rehabilitation needs, achieving meaningful functional outcomes
  • Providing expert clinical leadership, advice and mentorship that builds confidence and capability across multidisciplinary teams
  • Driving quality improvement and innovative practice that enhances service safety, consistency and patient experience
  • Partnering with stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions of care across hospital, community and specialist services

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless. 

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.  

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region. 

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

  • Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
  • Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
  • Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
  • Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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Last updated
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