Senior Occupational Therapist

Royal Rehab Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport discounts

HCF Private Health Insurance discounts

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership team support

Culture: friendly and close-knit

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Job summary

Royal Rehab Group is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead complex therapeutic services and mentor junior clinicians. You will deliver high-quality, client-centered OT and contribute to service growth and leadership within the team.

Join a values-driven organisation with strong pathways for clinical leadership, supervision, and partnership development to enhance OT service delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA and OT degree.
• Experience working with clients with complex needs and leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to develop and implement OT assessment and intervention plans in disability contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex therapeutic support within a multidisciplinary team for clients with complex allied health needs.
• Deliver person-centred OT services with individualized interventions.
• Develop and review therapy plans with clients, families, carers, and providers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

OT degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Competitive Salary + Salary Packaging | Increase your take-home income
• Discounted Gym Membership | Stay active for less
• Discounted Health Insurance | Prioritise your well-being with great savings
• Career Progression | Grow your career with development and leadership pathways
• Career Development | Access ongoing training, support, and learning opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture | Join a values-driven team that genuinely cares

• Competitive Salary + Salary Packaging | Increase your take-home income
• Discounted Gym Membership | Stay active for less
• Discounted Health Insurance | Prioritise your well-being with great savings
• Career Progression | Grow your career with development and leadership pathways
• Career Development | Access ongoing training, support, and learning opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture | Join a values-driven team that genuinely cares

About Us

At Royal Rehab LifeWorks Community, we’re redefining health and wellbeing.

As part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading charity with over 125 years of innovation in rehabilitation and community support services, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence-based care and lifestyle medicine.

About The Role

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on supporting clients with complex needs, enjoys leading service development, and is motivated by the opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of clinicians.

You will deliver high‑quality, person‑centred therapy that empowers clients to achieve meaningful participation, independence, and improved quality of life. As a senior member of our team, you will also play a key role in service growth, clinical leadership, and supervision.

In This Leadership Role, You Will

• Lead complex therapeutic support — Work within a multidisciplinary framework to support clients with complex allied health needs, including those with progressive neurological conditions.
• Deliver person‑centred OT services — Provide individualised, strengths‑based interventions tailored to each client’s goals.
• Develop and review therapy plans — Collaborate with clients, families, carers, and providers to design and evaluate effective therapy plans.
• Complete functional assessments and reports — Conduct high‑quality assessments, information gathering, and therapeutic documentation.
• Manage complex enquiries — Provide specialist support for clients with significant and challenging needs.
• Support service growth — Contribute to new client acquisition and meet billable targets while maintaining clinical excellence.
• Develop clinical capability — Engage in ongoing professional development and advanced practice learning.
• Build partnerships — Strengthen relationships that enhance OT service delivery across Royal Rehab LifeWorks.
• Mentor and supervise — Provide guidance, supervision, and support to junior clinicians.
• Collaborate with senior leadership — Work closely with the Regional Manager and senior clinical team to drive strategic growth and service excellence.
• Champion OT services — Promote and lead best‑practice occupational therapy within the organisation

About You..

You are a client‑focused, motivated Senior Occupational Therapist who is passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives. You bring strong clinical capability, leadership qualities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional therapy services.

Criteria

• Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Tertiary level qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• Experience working with people with a disability who may have a range of complex and challenging support needs
• Demonstrated knowledge and experiences in the development and implementation of occupational therapy assessment and intervention strategies in a disability context.
• Demonstrated ability to develop plans, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience to provide support and supervision to other staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle (Required for community‑based service delivery.)

Your Royal Rewards

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
• QLeave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates

We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

The successful applicant may be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.

Join us in cultivating a culture of excellence at Royal Rehab, where your skills, growth, and well-being are prioritized!