Healthcare Australia (HCA) is partnering with one of our highly respected community and disability service providers to recruit an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist. Our client delivers holistic and high-quality allied health services across Southeast Queensland, supporting participants to achieve meaningful outcomes and improved daily function.
This role is ideal for an experienced clinician who is looking to step into a position that blends advanced clinical work with leadership, mentoring and service development.
About the Role
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide expert clinical services while supporting the broader allied health team through supervision, coaching and collaborative service delivery. You will conduct assessments, develop intervention plans, deliver evidence-based therapy and work closely with participants, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to support goal attainment.
You will also contribute to program development, quality improvement, professional standards, and the onboarding and mentoring of junior clinicians.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver high-quality clinical assessments and tailored occupational therapy interventions
- Support, mentor and supervise allied health clinicians, students and new graduates
- Provide clinical guidance and contribute to service improvement initiatives
- Participate in case discussions, team meetings and interdisciplinary programs
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation and reporting
- Travel to participant homes when required across South East Queensland
- Support the development and maintenance of discipline-specific resources and processes
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, NDIS requirements and organisational policies
What You Will Bring:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- First Aid & CPR
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and intervention skills
- Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable:
- Experience within disability, community or related sectors
- Prior experience mentoring or supervising clinicians
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to step into a senior-level clinical and leadership position
- Supportive, multidisciplinary environment with a strong culture of collaboration
- Ongoing supervision, mentoring and professional development
- Involvement in service development and targeted program initiatives
- Flexible and varied caseload across clinic and community settings
Salary & Conditions
- Competitive salary aligned with senior-level experience
- Additional benefits and professional development opportunities available
Apply Through Healthcare Australia
As we are recruiting on behalf of our client, your application will be fully supported by HCA. We provide guidance throughout the recruitment process to ensure a smooth and positive experience.
For a confidential discussion, contact Jess on (03) 8639 5370
jessica.dermody@healthcareaustralia.com.au
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment. Your information will be handled as per our privacy policy, which you can read here https://healthcareaustralia.com.au/privacy/
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