Occupational Therapist | Healthy Connections at Burnie Brae

Chermside, Brisbane | Full-time and part-time opportunities | Community and clinic-based

Help people stay independent, feel confident at home and keep doing what matters most to them.

From making everyday tasks easier to recommending equipment that improves safety and independence, your expertise can make a lasting difference to someone’s life.

At Healthy Connections, you’ll combine meaningful clinical work with opportunities to develop services, explore your professional interests and collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team.

We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who brings a compassionate approach, a cooperative mindset and a commitment to quality care. New graduates and experienced clinicians are welcome to apply.

Starting your career? We offer tailored mentoring and professional development for new graduates to help you build clinical confidence, strengthen your skills and grow into your role.

A role with purpose and flexibility

Healthy Connections is the allied health service of Burnie Brae, a community-focused not-for-profit supporting people across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay to live active, independent and connected lives.

Based out of our Chermside clinic, you’ll deliver community-based services under NDIS, CHSP and SAH, helping clients maintain independence, participate in everyday activities and live safely in their own homes.

We offer full-time and part-time opportunities, with appointment schedules negotiated around practitioner preferences and client needs.

You’ll work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Allied Health Assistants and Remedial Massage Therapists, sharing knowledge and coordinating care to support better outcomes.

Why join our team?

- Support at every career stage: New graduates receive tailored mentoring and professional development, with guidance matched to their experience, learning needs and goals.

- Put your skills into practice: Support clients with practical interventions that make everyday life safer and easier.

- Shape your clinical interests: Develop your caseload around your interests and expertise, within client and service needs.

- Help develop our services: Contribute to the growth of clinic-based occupational therapy and explore opportunities in areas of professional interest.

- Stay connected and supported: Access ongoing coaching and colleagues who welcome questions and shared learning.

- Learn together: Participate in regular in-house professional development, with cake or curry making the occasional appearance, and fortnightly team meetings.





- Find a working pattern that fits: Discuss full-time or part-time options and your preferred working days.

- Develop your career: Explore opportunities for learning, service improvement and progression.

What you’ll do

With support appropriate to your experience, you’ll:

- Deliver high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy in clients’ homes.

- Assess functional abilities, home environments and everyday activities to identify barriers to safety, independence and participation.

- Recommend and prescribe appropriate assistive equipment, seating solutions and home modifications.

- Develop practical falls prevention strategies tailored to each client’s needs and environment.

- Support independence with activities such as dressing, bathing and meal preparation through functional training and tailored strategies.

- Assess cognitive needs and introduce memory aids, routines and compensatory strategies.

- Educate clients, families and carers about safe transfers, pressure care, pacing and recommended interventions.

- Prepare clear clinical reports supporting recommendations for equipment, modifications and therapy.

- Liaise with Care Partners and relevant stakeholders to coordinate recommendations and client care.

- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and meet relevant funding and service requirements.

- Contribute to multidisciplinary care, quality improvement and the development of new occupational therapy services.

Your caseload will include clients accessing NDIS or aged care services through My Aged Care, including Support at Home, as well as brokered and private arrangements.

What you’ll bring

You’re someone who listens carefully, understands what matters to each client and is motivated to help people achieve meaningful everyday goals. You welcome feedback, recognise when to seek guidance and enjoy contributing to a team.

You’ll also need:

- A recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration, or eligibility to obtain registration before commencing.

- Current professional indemnity insurance.

- An empathetic, patient and respectful approach, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, carers and other professionals.

- Assessment,



clinical reasoning and report-writing skills appropriate to your career stage, with a willingness to keep developing.

- Good organisation and time management skills.

- A commitment to collaborative care, professional learning and quality service delivery.

- A current police check and NDIS Screening, or willingness to obtain one.

- A current driver’s licence and a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.

- Willingness to travel across Brisbane’s northern suburbs and/or the broader Moreton Bay region.

New graduates: Bring your enthusiasm, foundational knowledge and willingness to learn. We’ll support your transition into practice through tailored mentoring and professional development.

Experienced clinicians: Experience in private practice, rehabilitation or community settings will be valued, as will experience in quality improvement and process development.

Our values guide how we work

We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to:

- Collaboration: Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and working together.

- Compassion: Treating people with kindness, empathy and respect.

- Integrity: Being honest, accountable and dependable.

- People Focused: Listening to what matters to each person and involving them in their care.

- Quality: Delivering professional, evidence-based services and continually improving.

Benefits that support you

Alongside clinical support and development opportunities, you’ll enjoy:

- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 , plus up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment , subject to eligibility and applicable arrangements.

- 17.5% annual leave loading.

- Flexible work arrangements, where compatible with client care and role requirements.

- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program.

- Professional Development allowance.
- Discounted gym, physiotherapy and massage services.

- Employee recognition and reward programs.

- Access to staff discounts, including café, health insurance and travel offers.

- Blue Light Card savings on retail and everyday expenses.

Take your next step with us

If you want to help people move with confidence while developing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.

submit your CV and a short cover letter telling us why this role interests you, the strengths you would bring and your preferred working days or availability.

Burnie Brae is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, ages and abilities, and value the perspectives and experiences each person brings. Please let us know if you require adjustments during the recruitment process.

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