Senior Occupational Therapist

2 months ago


Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Royal Rehab LifeWorks Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our LifeWorks service at our BRAND-NEW centre in beautiful Cairns. This role will involve facilitating high quality, efficient and person-centred Occupational Therapy services for our clients to achieve social and economic participation in their community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and collaborate within a therapeutic support framework to help clients with complex allied health needs achieve their goals and improve community participation.
  • Provide individualised, person-centered, strength-based OT services.
  • Develop, implement, and review therapy plans with clients, families, carers, and service providers.
  • Complete therapeutic reports, functional assessments, and information gathering.
  • Manage sensitive enquiries and specialist services for complex clients.
  • Support new client acquisition and meet billable hours targets.
  • Develop clinical skills and engage in personal development.
  • Build partnerships to enhance OT services at Royal Rehab LifeWorks.
  • Mentor and support less experienced team members.
  • Conduct clinical supervision and identify learning needs.
  • Collaborate with the Allied Health Manager and senior clinical team to support Royal Rehab LifeWorks strategy and drive service growth.
  • Promote and lead occupational therapy services.
About You

We seek a passionate Senior Occupational Therapist who is looking for a new challenge to support clients with their rehabilitation and independence goals. This is an opportunity for you to make a positive impact in our client lives and would suit someone who is client focussed and enthusiastic about making a difference.

Essential Criteria
  • Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
  • Tertiary level qualifications in Occupational Therapy
  • Experience working with people with a disability who may have a range of complex and challenging support needs
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experiences in the development and implementation of occupational therapy assessment and intervention strategies in a disability context.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop plans, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Demonstrated leadership experience to provide support and supervision to other staff.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including problem solving and negotiation skills.
  • Neuro-Rehabilitation experience preferred
Your Royal Rewards
  • Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay)
  • Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
  • 5 extra leave days: Access to an additional 5 individual leave days
  • Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
  • QLeave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates
  • Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
  • Salary: Competitive remuneration
  • Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
  • Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
  • Proud to be Great Place to Work Certified


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