Occupational Therapist – Gladstone

Gladstone Community Linking Agency; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 per yr

Ongoing training and professional dev

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal opportunity employer

Two Your Days per year

Job summary

Gladstone Community Linking Agency (GCLA) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team in Gladstone. You will deliver person-centred therapy across NDIS Disability Services, Aged Care and private services, focusing on independence and quality of life.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualised plans, and collaborate with families, carers and other health professionals to support customers in their homes and community settings.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Strong clinical assessment, intervention planning and report-writing skills.
• Understanding of person-centred care and evidence-based occupational therapy practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify customer needs, abilities and goals.
• Developing and implementing individualised therapy and intervention plans.
• Supporting customers to improve their independence, daily living skills and functional capacity.
• Completing functional capacity assessments and preparing reports and recommendations.
• Assessing and recommending assistive technology, equipment and home modifications.
• Supporting customers with mobility, personal care, community participation and daily living activities.
• Providing therapy and support to customers across NDIS, Aged Care and private services.
• Working collaboratively with customers, families, carers, support workers and other health professionals.
• Providing education, advice and practical strategies to customers, families and support teams.
• Monitoring customer progress and reviewing therapy plans to ensure goals and outcomes are achieved.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, assessments and progress reports.
• Ensuring services are delivered in accordance with professional standards, funding requirements and organisational policies.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions and continuous improvement activities.
• You will work with customers in their homes, within the community and other appropriate service settings across Gladstone and surrounding areas.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Intervention planning

Report writing

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor/MOT OT degree

Tools

AHPRA registration portal

Job description

Gladstone Community Linking Agency – Gladstone QLD

Gladstone Community Linking Agency (GCLA)
Full-Time / Part-Time | Permanent | Gladstone & Surrounding Areas

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a genuine difference in people's lives?

Gladstone Community Linking Agency (GCLA) is seeking a dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing Allied Health team in Gladstone.

This role provides an opportunity to work with customers across NDIS Disability Services, Aged Care and private services, delivering person-centred therapy that promotes independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Whether you are an experienced Occupational Therapist or looking to further develop your career in community-based allied health, we would love to hear from you.

About GCLA

At GCLA, we’re more than a not-for-profit—we’re a community organisation committed to empowering people to live the life they choose.

Since 1977, we’ve supported people across Central Queensland through disability services, aged care, allied health and community programs. Our purpose is to go Beyond Ordinary by delivering high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence, dignity and inclusion.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify customer needs, abilities and goals

Developing and implementing individualised therapy and intervention plans

Supporting customers to improve their independence, daily living skills and functional capacity

Completing functional capacity assessments and preparing reports and recommendations

Assessing and recommending assistive technology, equipment and home modifications

Supporting customers with mobility, personal care, community participation and daily living activities

Providing therapy and support to customers across NDIS, Aged Care and private services

Working collaboratively with customers, families, carers, support workers and other health professionals

Providing education, advice and practical strategies to customers, families and support teams

Monitoring customer progress and reviewing therapy plans to ensure goals and outcomes are achieved

Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, assessments and progress reports

Ensuring services are delivered in accordance with professional standards, funding requirements and organisational policies

Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions and continuous improvement activities

You will work with customers in their homes, within the community and other appropriate service settings across Gladstone and surrounding areas.

Working Hours

This is a full-time or pat-time, permanent position based in Gladstone.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive Allied Health team while providing services across a range of community settings.

Travel throughout Gladstone and surrounding areas will be required to meet customer needs.

What We're Looking For

Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Strong clinical assessment, intervention planning and report-writing skills

Understanding of person-centred care and evidence-based occupational therapy practices

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Strong time management skills and ability to manage a varied caseload

Current Australian Driver Licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Ability and willingness to travel throughout Gladstone and surrounding areas

Previous experience working within NDIS Disability Services and/or Aged Care

Experience conducting functional capacity assessments and preparing NDIS reports

Experience with assistive technology assessments and home modification recommendations

Experience supporting customers with complex physical, cognitive or developmental needs

Knowledge of NDIS funding arrangements and relevant reporting requirements

Experience working in community-based allied health services

Why Join GCLA?

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,899 per year

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Opportunities for professional growth and career progression

Two "Your Days" each year in addition to other leave entitlements

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

GCLA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.