Launch your Occupational Therapy career with Queensland's largest public health service through diverse rotations, structured support and Metro North wide opportunities.

Job details

About the role

Start your Occupational Therapy career with Metro North Health, Queensland's largest and most diverse public health service. Through Metro North's 2027 Graduate Occupational Therapy Program, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a range of healthcare settings including acute hospitals, rehabilitation services and community-based programs, while receiving structured support from experienced Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary teams.

With positions available across Caboolture Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, STARS, Brighton Rehabilitation Unit, Community Transition Care Program and Hospital in the Home/GEMITH services, graduates will gain valuable experience delivering evidence-based Occupational Therapy services that support patients to achieve meaningful health, rehabilitation and participation outcomes. Throughout the program, you will be supported through supervision, professional development and mentoring opportunities designed to build confidence and capability in your first year of practice.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy services across a variety of clinical settings, applying professional knowledge, clinical reasoning and emerging independent decision-making skills.
• Build effective relationships with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary team members to support person-centred care and positive health outcomes.
• Contribute to assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation activities while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and service records.
• Actively participate in supervision, professional development and learning opportunities to support your transition from graduate to independent practitioner.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development activities and the ongoing advancement of Occupational Therapy services across Metro North Health.

Benefits when working for us

• Structured graduate support, supervision and mentoring from experienced Occupational Therapists across a wide range of practice settings
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across acute, rehabilitation and community-based health services
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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.

• Facility Preference List 2027 (PDF)
  
  Role Description - CAB New Graduate (PDF)
  
  Role Description - COH New Graduate (PDF)
  
  Role Description - RBWH New Graduate (PDF)
  
  Role Description - STARS New Graduate (PDF)
  
  Role Description - TPCH New Graduate (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  Factsheet - MN OT Graduate Recruitment 2027 (PDF)