About Us

At Royal Rehab LifeWorks Community, we’re redefining health and wellbeing. As part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading charity with over 125 years of innovation in rehabilitation and community support services, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence-based care and lifestyle medicine.

About the Role

A fantastic newly created role exists for a highly motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our LifeWorks service at our beautiful centre in Cairns.

This role will involve facilitating high-quality, efficient and person-centred Occupational Therapy services for our clients to achieve social and economic participation in their community. It is also accountable for supporting service development and clinical supervision within the Occupational Therapy Service. Neuro‑Rehabilitation experience would be preferred to lead and implement our new centre‑based services, however it is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and collaborate within a therapeutic support framework to help clients with complex allied health needs achieve their goals and improve community participation.
- Provide individualized, person-centered, strength‑based OT services.
- Develop, implement, and review therapy plans with clients, families, carers, and service providers.
- Complete therapeutic reports, functional assessments, and information gathering.
- Manage sensitive enquiries and specialist services for complex clients.
- Support new client acquisition and meet billable hours targets.
- Develop clinical skills and engage in personal development.
- Build partnerships to enhance OT services at Royal Rehab LifeWorks.
- Mentor and support less experienced team members.




- Conduct clinical supervision and identify learning needs.
- Collaborate with the Allied Health Manager and senior clinical team to support Royal Rehab LifeWorks strategy and drive service growth.
- Promote and lead occupational therapy services.

Essential Criteria

- Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
- Tertiary level qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
- Experience working with people with a disability who may have a range of complex and challenging support needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experiences in the development and implementation of occupational therapy assessment and intervention strategies in a disability context.
- Demonstrated ability to develop plans, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience to provide support and supervision to other staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Neuro‑Rehabilitation experience preferred.
- Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Your Royal Rewards

- Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits.
- Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts.
- Career growth: Genuine career opportunities.
- QLeave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates.
- Salary: Competitive remuneration.
- Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where all individuals can thrive.

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📌 Senior Occupational Therapist - Cairns (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Royal Rehab Group
📍 Cairns Regional