About the role 

Mater Private Hospital Redland’s Allied Health Team are seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist with a passion to assist patients to return to their optimal level of functioning. This Permanent Part-Time position is being offered for 64 hours per fortnight (Mon-Thurs) with the potential to increase as the department expands. This role is available for an immediate start.

Mater Private Hospital Redland offers a convenient location for patients and visitors living in the Bayside area. Building on Mater’s reputation for clinical excellence, Mater Private Hospital Redland provides a range of specialised maternity, surgical and medical services to support the needs of the local community. The hospital features a three-level main hospital building incorporating 60 inpatient beds, 3 operating theatres, birth suites and access to a wide range of clinical services. 

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals. We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people.

Salary range: $40.65-$56.12 (Health Practitioner Level 3) plus super & salary packaging 

What you’ll be doing 

In this role you will work mainly with patients requiring lower limb orthopaedic, neurological and medical reconditioning and includes acute/subacute inpatient, day therapy and outpatients.

As an Occupational Therapist you will be experienced in providing exceptional service to adult patients and contributing to a multidisciplinary team, managing caseloads, measuring outcomes and dedication to continuous improvement will be boosted by your strong understanding of the requirements for contributing to a safe workplace in a rehabilitation environment.  

About you 

You will be a strong and confident communicator, communicating effectively with patients, families and professional colleagues at all times. 

The successful applicant will possess: 

• At least one-year post registration experience in an acute hospital setting (preferred) but new graduates are also welcomed to apply.
• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist, 
• Demonstrated ability to provide occupational therapy clinical services, 
• Knowledge, expertise and skill within Orthopaedics and Neurological Rehabilitation, 
• Lymphoedema training is desirable but not essential, 
• A current Queensland Driver’s License. 

 Why join us? 

Joining a 10,000+ strong workforce, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education, Research and Foundation, and work with a team who make a real difference to the lives of our patients, consumers and community. You will be a part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.

• Via salary packaging arrangements allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increasing take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses
• Access to leading education via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business and venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation and Other

Please note, we will contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.