Occupational Therapist

Gidgee Healing; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gidgee Healing in Mount Isa, QLD, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide culturally appropriate assessment and intervention across the lifespan, working with a multidisciplinary team to support independence and participation.

You will deliver clinic and outreach services, develop goal‑directed care plans, promote health education, and collaborate with clients, families and other health professionals to achieve positive outcomes in community health.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to outreach sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop goal-oriented care plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions in clinic and outreach settings.
• Support clients with self-care, mobility, functional capacity, and environmental adaptations.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and other health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promote health education and community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Willingness to travel

Education

AHPRA registration for Occupational Therapy

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

As an Occupational Therapist with Gidgee Healing, you will provide culturally appropriate, evidence-based assessment and intervention services to clients across the lifespan.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care that supports independence, participation, and overall wellbeing.

• Conducting clinical assessments and developing goal-oriented care plans.
• Delivering therapeutic interventions in clinic and outreach settings.
• Supporting clients with self-care, mobility, functional capacity, and environmental adaptations.
• Collaborating with clients, families, and other health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promoting health education and community engagement initiatives.

About the Candidate

We are currently seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in Mount Isa.

This is your opportunity to make a real and lasting impact while developing your clinical skills in a supportive and culturally rich environment.

You are an empathetic, adaptable, and collaborative clinician who is committed to making a positive difference in community health.

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to outreach sites.

Desirable

• Experience working in rural or remote health settings.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and cultural perspectives.
• Experience with NDIS or community health models.

Work Environment

Salary commensurate with experience + salary sacrificing + other additional benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• 5 weeks annual leave + paid professional development
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team culture
• Opportunity to grow your skills in a meaningful community setting

About Gidgee Healing

Gidgee Healing is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service providing comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Mount Isa, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, and the Lower Gulf region.

Our vision is to improve the wellbeing of our people through culturally safe, holistic, and community-driven care.