Advanced Occupational Therapist

Advanced Occupational Therapist (Lymphoedema)

Apply now Job no : 503335

Work type : Permanent

Location : South Brisbane

Categories : Occupational Therapy

Mater Occupational Therapy department is seeking an Advanced Occupational Therapist (Lymphoedema) to join on a 12-month full-time maternity leave contract at our South Brisbane campus.

The Occupational Therapy department at Mater Health offers a wide range of public and private acute health services for adults, women's health, neonatology, children, and adolescents.

The Lymphoedema team provides specialized outpatient clinical services for patients with lymphoedema and vascular conditions, and offers consultative support for inpatients.

The service is multidisciplinary, involving occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and assistants. As an advanced clinician, you will lead or independently deliver complex or specialized clinical services within the lymphoedema caseload. You will also lead programs and teams to promote patient-centered, evidence-based care, contribute to service growth, and drive innovation through research, quality improvement, and new care models.

• Lead and deliver independent specialist clinical services in lymphoedema
• Utilize advanced clinical judgment and techniques to manage complex cases
• Provide expert advice as a recognized lymphoedema specialist
• Supervise and delegate to health practitioners, assistants, students, and support staff
• Develop and review clinical policies and procedures
• Participate in departmental planning and service development
• Lead initiatives to reduce surgical wait times through alternative models of care
• Implement quality and service improvements
• Research and promote innovative care models
• Advise management and colleagues on clinical service delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and external stakeholders
• Advocate for the profession in forums
• Contribute to operational workload and caseload management

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Accredited Lymphoedema training
• Eligibility with AHPRA
• Eligible for Medicare provider number
• Accredited with ALA practice register
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and clinical practice in lymphoedema and vascular services
• Experience with therapy devices like pneumatic compression, negative pressure devices, and complex garment prescription

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, serving nearly 700,000 patients annually across 11 hospitals. We lead in healthcare, education, research, and philanthropy — driven by our people.

Join our passionate team to help shape the future of care. At Mater, we value innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Enjoy salary packaging benefits including meal and entertainment discounts
• Access industry-leading training and professional development via Mater Education
• Benefit from wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care
• Use corporate discounts on private health insurance
• Enjoy discounts across dining, retail, travel, and accommodation
• Stay active with discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport
• Convenient on-site parking
• Affordable food options at campus cafés

Be part of Queensland's largest and most innovative healthcare team.

Apply now. Applications close on Friday, 1st August 2025. We may contact applicants before the deadline.

Please Note : We are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities, and are committed to equal opportunity employment.

Advertised : 14 Jul 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close : 01 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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