About the role
Join Mater Health as an Occupational Therapy Assistant based in South Brisbane, working full-time in a permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across a range of clinical specialties. You will support occupational therapists in providing high-quality allied health services within an innovative and supportive healthcare environment.
Salary range: $34.87 to $36.55 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
In this role, you will manage a delegated caseload, delivering clinical assessments and treatments under the guidance of occupational therapists. You will assist with patient programs, group treatments, and education, while also supporting clinical documentation and equipment management. Additionally, you will play a key role in setting up therapy resources, supporting telehealth services, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
About you
To be considered for this position you should have:
- Certificate IV or III in Allied Health Assistance (highly regarded)
- Proven experience in a similar clinical role within hospital, sub-acute, disability, or community health settings
- Ability to work autonomously within a delegated scope of practice in a complex environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and carers
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with sound digital literacy skills
- Flexible and responsive to changing patient and service needs
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close on the 9th of December. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
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.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Please be advised that our recruitment process may be temporarily paused for the holiday period. If this is the case for the role you have applied for, we may not start contacting applicants until January 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you at that time
