Temporary full time opportunity to provide high-level and high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services, leadership and case co-ordination as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health team to consumers of the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), with complex mental health disorders, their families, carers and relevant stakeholders.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/MH691645
Closing date 16-Sep-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Temporary full time up to 28 February 2027
Contact person Anita Kopstad
Contact details (07) 3834 1732
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About the role

Temporary full time opportunity to deliver care in a community setting with a focus on planning and provision of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and rehabilitation framework.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

- Apply independent professional judgement and clinical decision making to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.
- Undertake high level and non-routine clinical duties as required in support of the service, management, and other clinical members within the mental health service with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision.
- Provide high-level and non-routine clinical advice and professional advocacy to multidisciplinary team members, operational and professional leaders, and external clinicians on the assessment, treatment planning, and management of consumers with complex mental health disorders.
- Engage in varied and complex inter-sectoral linking and liaison with relevant stakeholders and partners,



including communication and interpretation of complex clinical information to secure the service needs of consumers.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is secure, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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📌 Occupational Therapist - Senior, Older Persons Mental Health Service (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane