Lead Occupational Therapist, Practice Excellence

Autism Queensland Limited; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,000 Not-For

Health insurance discounts

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport benefits

Clinical supervision and mentoring

Access to latest research

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Recognition and rewards program

Job summary

Autism Queensland is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to lead and shape our OT services and professional practice standards within the Practice Excellence Team.

You will guide OTs delivering services to students on the autism spectrum to maximise daily living, participation, and function in meaningful activities, while supporting recruitment, professional development, and supervision across AQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) is required.
• Minimum eight years’ experience as a practicing OT.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Provide First Aid including CPR.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (paid workers).
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality Safety and You” completed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of AQ’s OT professional practice standards and services.
• Support recruitment, orientation and ongoing professional development of AQ OTs.
• Lead professional development for individual OTs to build competence and evidence-based practice.
• Facilitate professional networking for AQ OT staff.
• Contribute to pre-service education and clinical placements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Professional development

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Autism Queensland is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to lead and shape our OT services and professional practice standards within the Practice Excellence Team.

You will guide OTs delivering services to students on the autism spectrum to maximise daily living, participation, and function in meaningful activities, while supporting recruitment, professional development, and supervision across AQ.