About the role
The Occupational Therapy department at Mater Health has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Psychosocial Occupational Therapist to join their team on a part-time (24 hours per week) fixed term basis until February **** based at South Brisbane campus.
The Occupational Therapy department at Mater Health provides public and private health services across a range of clinical specialties. These include general medical, general surgical, orthopaedics, neurosciences , cancer care, lymphoedema, psychosocial/mental health and neonatology and paediatrics. The team encompasses both Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants and deliver services within inpatient, outpatient and telehealth settings.
What you'll be doing
As a member of the Occupational Therapy team, you will provide psychosocial, patient-centred, evidence-based clinical care across Mater Health's South Brisbane hospitals. The role operates across a range of clinical areas in response to changing service and caseload demands, with a primary focus on delivering psychosocial assessment, intervention, and support to individuals affected by cancer, as well as patients within the Mater Mothers' Hospital. Services are provided through both individual and group-based interventions, with an emphasis on promoting emotional wellbeing, adjustment, participation, and quality of life.
Independently undertake routine clinical practice within established clinical protocols to achieve patient focussed outcomes
Apply increasing clinical judgement to more complex cases under clinical practice supervision
Provide delegation, supervision, training and support to less experienced health practitioners, allied health assistants, students, support staff and volunteers in the delivery of clinical services
Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within professional and multidisciplinary teams
Identify,



develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve clinical services and patient outcomes
Actively participate in translating research into practice
Actively participate in skilled and multidisciplinary teams, and liaise with patients, their families/carers and external agencies to facilitate patient centred care
About you
To be successful within the role you will have the following:
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Master of Occupational Therapy
Eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Training and or experience in the application of ACT, mindfulness, meditation, stress management, pain management, trauma, working in an acute hospital setting desirable
Knowledge and skills to provide core physical OT assessments is highly desirable
Demonstrated clinical practice and application of clinical judgement in the provision of high quality, evidence based, patient centred care
Effective communication skills and demonstrated ablity to work co-operatively with profession and multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes
Demonstrated ability or ability to rapidly acquire skills to identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities that improve clinical services and patient outcomes
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare , education ,



fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
Increase your take-home pay
with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
Grow your career
with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
Wellbeing support
through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
Access a range of health and wellbeing services
with a corporate discount on private health insurance
Exclusive discounts
across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
Stay active
with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
Convenient, discounted on-site parking
Enjoy great food
with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater.
#MakeYourMaterMove
For more information regarding the role, please contact
Rebecca Christensen, Team Leader - Occupational Therapy via or *********.
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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📌 Psychosocial Occupational Therapist (Brisbane)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Brisbane