Occupational Therapist

Mater Health Services; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Mater Health Services in South Brisbane is seeking a Casual Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care across acute and rehabilitation wards.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team across rehabilitation, general medicine, orthopaedics, and cancer care, with availability across both weekdays and weekends. This casual role offers exposure to public and private health services and a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy.
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number.
• Experience delivering assessment and intervention in acute or rehabilitation settings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine clinical practice within established protocols.
• Apply clinical judgement to more complex cases under supervision.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and liaise with patients, families/carers and external agencies.
• Deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care in acute and/or rehabilitation wards.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job no: 506826

Work type: Casual

Location: South Brisbane

Categories: Occupational Therapy

About the role

Mater is seeking a Casual Occupational Therapist to join our team based in South Brisbane. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality care across both public and private health services, with exposure to a broad range of clinical specialties. These include rehabilitation, general medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, neurosciences, and/or cancer care.

We are seeking availability across both weekdays and weekends.

As a member of the Occupational Therapy team, you will provide patient centred, evidence based clinical care in our acute and/or rehabilitation wards on a casual basis.

The key responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

• 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
• Actively participate in professional and multidisciplinary teams, and liaise with patients, their families/carers and external agencies to facilitate patient centred care

About you

To be considered a successful candidate for this position you should have:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Master of Occupational Therapy
• Eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number
• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skill in delivering assessment and intervention in an a cute or rehabilitation setting within the area of occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to apply occupational therapy principles to occupational therapy clinical services in an acute and/or rehabilitation environment.
• Demonstrated clinical practice and application of clinical judgement in the provision of high quality, evidence based, patient centred care
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated ablity to work co-operatively with profession and multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare , education , fundraising & philanthropy and research . With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

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

#MakeYourMaterMove

Applications close 6 th October 2026.

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.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 06 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time