Occupational Therapy Assistant

3 days ago

Southport Queensland, Australia Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapy Assistant – Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 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

  • Provide clinical support and training to other occupational therapy assistants
  • Provide support to other occupational therapy assistants for clinical, non clinical and operational tasks
  • Contribute to reporting and analysis of clinical care, e.g. clinical handover audits
  • Have high level clinical observation skills in the domains of Occupational Therapy clinical practice

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

  • While not mandatory a Certificate IV Allied Health, Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies or Certificate IV in Health and Community Services (Diversional Therapy) would be well regarded
  • To understand and adhere to relevant Authority and Qld Health guidelines for practice relating to therapy assistants
  • 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 serious discipline history must be disclosed
  • Working with Children check will be required (GCH will cover cost)
  • 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 full time
  • Base salary ranging from $ $81 346 per annum

About Us

The Gold Coast University Hospital Occupational Therapy department is a dynamic and rapidly growing service. The team provide a high standard of clinical service including support to new graduates, student programs and specialty services

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 Friday, 17 October 2025

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: GC663159

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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