Job Description

About the role

Mater Health has an exciting position for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team based at our South Brisbane campus in our acute wards. This will see you join a multifaceted service in an initial contract until 1st of August 2027 working full-time hours.

The Occupational Therapy department at Mater Health provides a broad range of public and private acute health services. The team encompasses both occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, who deliver these services across the lifespan of adults, children, and adolescents in both inpatient, outpatient and telehealth settings.

As a member of the Occupational Therapy team, you will provide patient centred, evidence based clinical care in our acute wards. Our HP3 Occupational Therapists occupy inpatient positions, servicing surgical, oncology, medical and neuro services.

Salary range: $41.06 - $60.35 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Independently undertake routine clinical practice within established clinical protocols to achieve patient focussed outcomes
• Apply increasing clinical judgement to more complex cases under clinical practice supervision
• Provide delegation, supervision, training and support to less experienced health practitioners, allied health assistants, students, support staff and volunteers in the delivery of clinical services
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within professional and multidisciplinary teams
• Identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve clinical services and patient outcomes
• Actively participate in translating research into practice
• Actively participate in professional and multidisciplinary teams, and liaise with patients, their families/carers and external agencies to facilitate patient centred care
• Participate in continuing professional development activities to further develop clinical practice and expertise
• Contribute to the learning and development of the team through clinical education and clinical supervision

About you

The successful applicant will possess:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Master of Occupational Therapy.
• Eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number.
• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and skill in delivering assessment and intervention in the acute clinical area of occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to apply occupational therapy skills to clinical services in the acute hospital environment.
• Flexibility to work across other acute hospital areas eg- medical, orthopaedics, oncology and private inpatient services.
• Demonstrated clinical practice and application of clinical judgement in the provision of high quality, evidence based, patient centred care.
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with profession and multi-disciplinary teams, patients, and carers to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Ability to identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities that improve clinical services and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional Occupational Therapy clinical services of a complex nature, manage a varying caseload from day to day and provide relevant clinical handover.
• Demonstrated attributes that align with the Mater and Occupational Therapy Department’s values.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 12 hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater #GETBETTERWITHMATER

For more information regarding the role, please contact Maree Lalor - Team Leader - Occupational Therapy, on maree.lalor@mater.org.au

Applications close 30th July 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

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