Occupational Therapy Discipline Lead

4 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
The Discipline Lead Occupational therapy provides specialised clinical services to mental health consumers in Forensic and Secure Services through the professional governance and leadership of Occupational Therapy Services and the provision of high-Level Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions. Forensic and Secure Services is comprised of the state-wide High Security Inpatient Service, supra Hospital and Health Service Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit and the Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit. The role is responsible for the professional and operational leadership of Occupational Therapists, Recreation Officers and Clinical Assistants. Where required the role provides professional leadership to Occupational Therapists working in the Prison Mental Health Service, The Learning Centre and Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research
About you
- Demonstrates capacity to provide advanced Occupational Therapy services, professional and operational leadership of Occupational Therapists in the context of a Forensic and Secure inpatient setting.
- Demonstrates high level communication skills in the context of managing the Occupational Therapy service (including Recreational Officers and Clinical Assistants) and leading initiatives across discipline and service types including high level negotiation, management and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrates high level operational management skills and accountability for meeting prescribed fiscal and human resource management targets.
- Demonstrates ability to set direction and lead relevant service development activity in the contest of a state-wide specialist service.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.12/21and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.

About West Moreton
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply), 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include:
professional development, salary sacrificing options, wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

  • Discipline Lead Occupational Therapy

    5 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

    About the role The role provides contemporary, advanced level clinical Occupational Therapy services and discipline specific leadership within community mental health. This role will also hold the portfolio of allied health workforce development for Mental Health and Specialised Services (MHSS). About you - Demonstrated advanced level of occupational therapy...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Australia Vines Therapy Full time

    **Join a Values-Driven Team Making a Real Impact in Allied Health** At **Vines Therapy**, we’re ambitious for our clients—and for our team. As a dynamic allied health social enterprise, we empower participants (children, adolescent and adults) through evidence-based and narrative-informed therapy. **About the Role** As a **Therapy Assistant -...

  • Occupational Therapist

    1 day ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Unearth Occupational Therapy Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Role DescriptionOccupational Therapists are allied health professionals who enable people to engage in the occupations that bring meaning and purpose to their lives. They achieve this by working with participants to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want, need, or are expected to do; or by modifying the occupation or the environment to...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Pop-Up Therapy Pty Ltd Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    Join a supportive, fun and family-friendly teamAbout usPop-Up Therapy is a mobile occupational therapy service supporting children and young people to create a meaningful life through learning, growth, and connection. Our goal is to partner with the young people and families that we support to help them achieve their goals and acquire the skills they need to...

  • North Brisbane New Graduate

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Forbes Care Occupational Therapy Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Seeking North Brisbane / Moreton Bay New Graduate or Early Career Occupational Therapists for Forbes Care's 2026.Join Forbes Care, a leading single-discipline organisation with a large team of 20 Occupational Therapists committed to integrity, teamwork, and exceptional client care. Our supportive environment, including administrative staff, business manager,...

  • Occupational Therapist

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia All About You Occupational Therapy Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

    All About You Occupational Therapy is all about our clients. We are an energetic team of Occupational Therapists and are passionate about our clients' goals and needs in the community with NDIS participants.We work with people under the age of 65 in order to help them reach their goals. Achieving these goals is accomplished by:Conducting home environment...

  • Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia MLEA Occupational Therapy Full time $80,000 - $110,000 per year

    Occupational Therapist – Adult & Paediatric | Flexible Hours | Supportive Team | Up to $110kMLEA – Brisbane QLDFull-Time or Part-Time | Manageable Caseload | Career Progression | Work-Life BalanceLocation:Brisbane & SurroundsRoles Available:Junior & Senior Occupational Therapists (Paediatric and/or Adult)Salary:Up to $110,000 per year (based on...

  • Occupational Therapist

    5 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia MLEA Occupational Therapy Full time $80,000 - $110,000 per year

    Occupational Therapist – Adult and Paediatric Roles Available | Flexible Hours | Supportive Team | Up to $110kMLEA – Brisbane QLDFull-Time or Part-Time | Manageable Caseload | Career Progression | Work-Life BalanceLocation:Brisbane & SurroundsRoles Available:Junior & Senior Occupational Therapists (Paediatric and/or Adult)Salary:Up to $110,000 per year...

  • Occupational Therapist – Flexible Contractor Role

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Are you an Occupational Therapist seeking extra community referrals with the freedom to choose when and where you work?Join Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy, where we proudly support older Australians across South East Queensland.We specialise in Aged Care Occupational Therapy for CHSP, HCP, DVA, NDIS, and privately funded older adults living at home in...

  • Peadiatric Occupational Therapist

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia In Sync Kids Occupational Therapy Full time $84,848 - $99,428 per year

    Full-Time or Part-Time | BrisbanePaddington, Brisbane QLD and Chermside, Brisbane QLD$84,648 - $94, 258 excluding superAbout In Sync Kids OTOur organisation thrives on having a culture that adheres to our mission and values through the team's passion, supportiveness, diversity, positivity and pro-activeness. Your job satisfaction, progress, and welfare are...