About the role
Mater Private Hospital Redland is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team. Commencing in early January 2026, this 6mth maximum term contract (38 hours per week) will play a key role in supporting our occupational therapist team.
The Allied Health department at Mater Hospital Redland delivers a wide range of private and public acute health and rehabilitation services. Our Occupational Therapy team provides specialist care to inpatients and outpatients with diverse health conditions. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-level clinical services across a broad caseload, while providing leadership and mentorship within the department and multidisciplinary teams. You will also lead quality improvement initiatives to ensure patient-centred, evidence-based care.
Salary range: $ $69.55 per hour plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will:
* Manage a complex and varied caseload independently, applying advanced clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
* Deliver specialist services in Lymphoedema and/or Oedema Management.
* Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced clinicians, allied health assistants, students, and volunteers.
* Oversee operational management of workflows and prioritisation within the Occupational Therapy team.
* Contribute to clinical education, including student practicums.
* Lead quality improvement projects and influence clinical practice and processes.
* Collaborate on research activities and promote a strong research culture.
* Engage effectively with patients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to provide expert clinical advice.
* Drive the development of new models of care, procedures, and protocols to enhance service delivery.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
* A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
* Eligibility for a Medicare provider number.
* Demonstrated high-level clinical practice and independent judgment in Occupational Therapy.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to contribute to decision-making and resolve conflict within teams.
* Proven experience in clinical leadership, mentorship, and supervision.
* A track record of initiating and evaluating quality and service improvement activities.
* Commitment to continuous learning and fostering a positive team culture.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
* Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
* Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
* Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
* Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
* Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
* Convenient, discounted on-site parking
* Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
* Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close on Sunday 4th January 2026.Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW**
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