
Senior Occupational Therapist – Mount Isa QLD
7 hours ago
Relocation assistance
$180 per fortnight Rental Subsidy
Annual Flight Home upon 12 months of service
5 weeks annual leave + leave loading paid
Senior Occupational Therapist – Mount Isa, Queensland.
Employment Type: Permanent – Full-Time
Practice Information:
This organisation has been providing culturally competent allied health, aged care, mental health, and wellbeing services for over 30 years. Servicing more than 50 remote and rural Queensland communities, they are a vibrant not-for-profit organisation with strong community connections and a commitment to supporting healthier people.
Position Description:
You'll work alongside a dedicated team of allied health professionals to deliver holistic, client-focused care. This is not your typical private practice role, you'll enjoy flexibility, a varied caseload, and the opportunity to see the long-term outcomes of your work in the community.
Day-to-day Responsibilities:
Help clients participate more fully in daily life and community activities
Conduct functional assessments and develop tailored treatment plans
Recommend and implement environmental modifications and assistive technology
Provide education and guidance to families, carers, teachers, and employers
Deliver early childhood supports and promote healthy living initiatives
Work collaboratively with other disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for clients
Senior responsibilities will include:
Providing clinical direction for the Occupational Therapy Team across the business, in conjunction with Allied Health Team Leaders;
Implementing and reviewing clinical procedures, policies and ensuring accreditation standards are met;
Organisation of Occupational Therapy student placement activities;
Providing clinical mentoring support and clinical education to the Occupational Therapy cohort, and wider health professional team.
Supporting participants inclusion in the communities and activities they choose;
Assessing clients' emotional, cognitive, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised assessments;
Planning and directorship of programs through the use of vocational, recreational, social and educational activities on an individual and group basis;
Assessing clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommend environmental adaptations to maximise their performance;
Providing advice to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments;
Delivering goal-directed early childhoods supports; and
Assisting with community education activities to improve the health of individuals by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, diseases and disabilities.
Benefits:
Competitive salary + super + salary sacrificing up to $15,900
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
$180/fortnight rental subsidy (Mt Isa and Longreach only)
Annual flight home after 12 months of service
Relocation assistance + initial housing
10 days paid professional development leave + CPD support
Paid parental & partner leave
EAP for you and your family
Birthday leave & recognition of service bonus
For those relocating to the area, the organisation willprovide initial shared housingto support your move and help you get settled; with anongoing rental subsidy providedonce you settle into your ownaccommodation
Why join this team?
Competitive Salary:Commensurate with experience, plus superannuation and up to $15,900 in salary sacrificing
Excellent Benefits:Flexible working arrangements, 17.5% leave loading, andfive weeks of annual leavefor that perfect work-life balance
Clinical Freedom:Focus on treating patients based on clinical needs, not funding restrictions, with the opportunity to provide long-term care and prevention strategies.
Supportive Environment:Work with a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and professional development.
Real Impact:Help rural communities live healthier lives by providing high-quality, holistic podiatry services.
This organisation prides themselves on supporting their clinicians to grow and succeed, both professionally and personally. Whether you're seeking a change of scenery or a new challenge, your work here will make a tangible difference.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential Requirements:
Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Current, unrestricted 'C' Class Driver's Licence (manual preferred)
The right to live and work in Australia
Desirable:
Willingness to travel by road and/or small planes to outreach communities
An interest in rural and remote health care delivery
Salary Information:
Competitive salary + super + salary sacrificing options.
About Mount Isa:
Mount Isa Also known as the 'Oasis of the Outback', Mount Isa offers the relaxed lifestyle and close-knit, supportive community of a small town, without sacrificing the amenities of city living. With a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, but none of the traffic or noise, it is a fantastic place for a "tree change", offering something for everyone, regardless of their interests. Home to the biggest rodeo in the southern hemisphere, which draws visitors from around the world, Mount Isa also offers the perfect jumping off point to explore the nearby national parks, and Lake Moondarra reservoir.
For more information on this position, please contact our team viahws@healthworkforce.com.au.
Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.
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