Occupational Therapist, Gold Coast QLD

Role summary

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The Occupational Therapist will assess clients, develop personalised treatment plans, and support people to improve independence in daily activities, work, mobility, and community participation. Candidates should hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification, current Australian registration with AHPRA, and appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Experience in community, rehabilitation, disability, aged care, or hospital settings is beneficial. The role requires strong clinical reasoning, communication, documentation, and time-management skills, along with a current driver’s licence where community visits are involved. The successful candidate is expected to provide safe, evidence-based care, work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate empathy, reliability, and a commitment to positive client outcomes.

About the employer

Healthcare Australia is a national healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions provider supporting hospitals, aged-care organisations, disability services, community health providers, and private practices. The company connects qualified healthcare professionals with permanent, temporary, locum, and contract opportunities across Australia. Its services commonly include recruitment, workforce management, clinical staffing, training, and workforce advice. Healthcare Australia works with professionals from nursing, allied health, medical, and support-care backgrounds, helping them find roles that match their experience, availability, and career goals. For occupational therapists, the organisation may provide access to positions across community care, rehabilitation, disability, aged care, and hospital environments. Employment conditions, supervision, and benefits can vary depending on the client organisation and whether the position is permanent, casual, or contract-based.