About us:
Occupational Therapy promotes health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal is to enable people to participate in the activities of their everyday life. A major focus of occupational therapy roles is assisting consumers to maximise their health status by provision of assessment, intervention, health education and support services.
The Occupational Therapy team services include acute, sub-acute, ambulatory, paediatric and mental health services across the hospital and community facilities in Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast, Mount Morgan, and Rockhampton regions.
About the role:
Multiple opportunities exist to lead or co-lead the occupational therapy services within acute general medicine including intensive and coronary care, out of hospital and palliative care, and ambulatory hands respectively, but with scope to input into Surgical and Orthopaedic, Paediatric, Cancer Care, Geriatric Evaluation and Management, and Emergency Department Care (GERI) as required. Clinical practice will be related to the assigned senior caseload but will also remain flexible to ensure the focus of service delivery remains on delivering patient centred and time appropriate care. Senior caseloads include the provision of services to acute, sub-acute and out of hospital care for each service area as required.
About you:
* The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
* Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
* Whilst not mandatory, post graduate qualifications in relevant practice area/s is highly desirable.
* Ability to lead change through the development, implementation and evaluation of quality and service improvement activities.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $ $69.55 p.h.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
* Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
* Your current CV or resume, including referees.
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
* Contact
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6B675702
Applications close: Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Rockhampton
Further information
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