Job search
Occupational Therapy Lead
The Park Centre for mental Health
Come and join our team at West Moreton Health! 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. Forensic and Secure Services is comprised of the state-wide High Security Inpatient Service, supra Hospital and Health Service Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit and the Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM691664_08 |
| Closing date | 18-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Up to 12 months |
| Contact person | Monica De Nooyer |
| Contact details | 07 3271 8232 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
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.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
What we're looking for
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
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
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 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.
