Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Full-time | Mount Isa, QLD

Salary commensurate with experience + salary sacrificing + other additional benefits

At Gidgee Healing, we are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across North West Queensland.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in Mount Isa.

This is your opportunity to make a real and lasting impact while developing your clinical skills in a supportive and culturally rich environment.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist with Gidgee Healing, you will provide culturally appropriate, evidence-based assessment and intervention services to clients across the lifespan.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care that supports independence, participation, and overall wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting clinical assessments and developing goal-oriented care plans.
• Delivering therapeutic interventions in clinic and outreach settings.
• Supporting clients with self-care, mobility, functional capacity, and environmental adaptations.
• Collaborating with clients, families, and other health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promoting health education and community engagement initiatives.

About You

You are an empathetic, adaptable, and collaborative clinician who is committed to making a positive difference in community health.

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to outreach sites.

Desirable:

• Experience working in rural or remote health settings.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and cultural perspectives.
• Experience with NDIS or community health models.

Why Join Gidgee Healing?

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• 5 weeks annual leave + paid professional development
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team culture
• Opportunity to grow your skills in a meaningful community setting

About Gidgee Healing

Gidgee Healing is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service providing comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Mount Isa, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, and the Lower Gulf region.

Our vision is to improve the wellbeing of our people through culturally safe, holistic, and community-driven care.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference where it matters most, we’d love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” or email HR@gidgeehealing.com