*The Role An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist (Young Adult and Specialty Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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

Maintain the currency and high quality of professional practice knowledge, skills and expertise by actively contributing to and participating in professional development activities including practice supervision

Provide a comprehensive and flexible mental health service to young people and their family/carers

Manage a highly complex caseload with clinical supervision and support based on the level of individual clinical experience

Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that incorporate family, consumer and carer participation

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

A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA Registration

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 reliable 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 hours per fortnight)





Base salary ranging from $42.27 - $60.89 per hour

About Us

Gold Coast Young Adult and Specialty Mental Health Services is a part of the Mental Health and Specialist Services Division. The Young Adult and Specialty Services Continuing Care Team is a multi- disciplinary, multi-specialty team within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Service operating across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service to provide multispecialty mental health intervention to young people aged 18-21 years.

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 Wednesday, 18 November 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: GC696418

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📌 Occupational Therapist (Young Adult and Specialty Services) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast