Provide a flexible and responsive service that meets client identified therapeutic and recreation goals under the delegation of Occupational Therapists.

The Role An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapy Assistant – Senior (Recreation) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

- Utilise advanced level clinical and recreational skills to perform a wide range intervention and clinical support activities.
- Ability to acquire high level knowledge and skills in effective behavioural support strategies.
- Identify and implement changes to the intervention and treatment programs.
- Ensure patients participate in purposeful occupations including self-care and social/recreational activities.

About you To be successful in this position you will require:

- One of the following: Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant, Advanced certificate in Disability Studies, Certificate IV in Health and Community Services (Diversional Therapy) or equivalent or higher from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Driver Licence
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super




- 17.5% leave loading

Salary

- Permanent part time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $38.36 - $41.34 per hour

About Us The Occupational Therapy department at Gold Coast Health has a strong focus on clinical excellence, research and healthcare improvement, and is grounded in a culture of success. Gold Coast Health employs a large number of registered Occupational Therapists who provide services across all facilities including Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Robina Health Precinct, Southport Health Precinct and Community Health Centres.

About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 17 August 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC689459

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

📌 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Senior (Recreation) (Southport)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Southport