Provide high level occupational therapy clinical advice, consultation, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to support people with disability, their families and carers.

The Role An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist - Senior (Complex Medical Unit) 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

- Use clinical experience to undertake high level, independent multi-specialty clinical duties
- Lead the monitoring and reporting of clinical practices and outcomes
- Consistently demonstrate a strong understanding of the continuum of care
- Oversee and take ownership for the prescription, monitoring, maintenance and allocation of service equipment

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

- Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- 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

- Temporary part time (up to 12 months, 45.6 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us The Gold Coast Health Occupational Therapy department is a dynamic and rapidly growing service.



The team provide a high standard of clinical service including support to new graduates, student programs and specialty services. 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. This is achieved by using specific activities to enhance their ability to participate or by modifying the physical environment to better support participation. Our mission is to maximise an individuals' level of independence and quality of life to enable meaningful life roles, by the provision of a consumer focused, high quality and holistic occupational therapy service.

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.

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
- Chance 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 Tuesday, 25 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: GC689752

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

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