Senior Occupational Therapist

Mindful Beings; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid working

Professional development budget

Biannual bonuses

Modern clinic facilities

Job summary

Mindful Beings Occupational Therapy on the Gold Coast is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to advance clinical leadership, mentor peers, and deliver client-centred care across clinic, home, school and community settings.

This hands-on role supports ongoing professional development with regular supervision, a generous PD budget, and opportunities to lead clinical quality initiatives while maintaining a diverse caseload.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-graduate OT experience
• Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
• Experience with NDIS participants or interest in developing this area
• Interest in supervising, mentoring, and supporting other clinicians
• Willingness to manage a diverse caseload and continue learning
• Strong report-writing and communication skills
• Collaborative, positive, and supportive team approach
• Current driver’s licence and AHPRA registration

Responsibilities

• Maintain a diverse clinical caseload across clinic, home, school and community settings
• Provide supervision and mentorship to developing Occupational Therapists
• Contribute to peer supervision and complex case discussions
• Support clinical reasoning and high-quality report writing
• Lead team learning opportunities and clinical quality improvement
• Develop leadership skills with support from the team

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

NDIS experience

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Education

OT degree (OT)

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist | 9-Day Fortnight | Leadership Opportunities | Coomera, Gold Coast

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to advance your clinical skills, explore leadership opportunities, and be part of a genuinely supportive team?

At Mindful Beings Occupational Therapy, we believe great clinicians thrive when they feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

We're looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, client-centred care, and is excited by the opportunity to mentor and support other therapists.

This is a hands-on clinical role with opportunities to develop your leadership skills, allowing you to continue doing what you love while making a meaningful contribution to our growing team.

Whether you're already a Senior OT or an experienced clinician ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Join Mindful Beings OT?

Diverse Caseload & Clinical Development

Continue growing as an Occupational Therapist while working with a diverse range of clients, diagnoses, and clinical presentations.

You’ll have opportunities to develop your expertise across your chosen areas:

• Paediatrics & Adolescents: Developmental delays, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and functional skill development
• Adults: Functional independence, daily living skills, and community participation
• Assistive Technology: Equipment assessment and prescription
• Complex NDIS Assessments: Functional Capacity Assessments, SIL, SDA, and clinical reporting
• Home Modifications: Supporting safety, accessibility, and independence

We encourage our therapists to explore their clinical interests, develop new skills, and build confidence across different areas of practice with the support of your supervisor. This prepares you for the NDIS changes.

Leadership, Mentoring & Career Progression

Being a Senior OT at Mindful Beings is about more than supervising others. It's about continuing to develop clinically while sharing your experience and supporting those around you.

You’ll have opportunities to:

• Maintain your own diverse clinical caseload
• Provide supervision and mentorship to developing Occupational Therapists
• Contribute to peer supervision and complex case discussions
• Support clinical reasoning and high-quality report writing
• Lead team learning opportunities and contribute to clinical quality improvement
• Develop your leadership skills with support from our experienced team

Whether your passion lies in clinical practice, mentoring others, or a combination of both, we’ll support your professional growth.

Supportive Team & Collaborative Environment

Join a passionate team of Occupational Therapists who genuinely enjoy working together.

• Regular individual supervision and clinical support
• Weekly peer supervision and collaborative learning
• Opportunities to share knowledge and learn from other clinicians
• Work alongside Speech Pathologists at our purpose-built Coomera clinic
• A positive team culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance

9-Day Fortnight & Flexible Working

We believe sustainable careers require genuine work-life balance.

• 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Work across clinic, home, school, and community environments
• Supportive scheduling and sustainable workloads
• Modern, welcoming clinic facilities in Coomera

Generous Professional Development

Your professional growth is one of our biggest priorities.

• $1,500 annual professional development budget
• Weekly clinical supervision
• Guest speakers and internal professional development sessions
• Opportunities to pursue clinical specialisations
• Additional Leadership development and mentoring opportunities
• Support to expand into new areas of clinical practice

Competitive Salary & Bonus Incentives

• Competitive remuneration reflective of experience
• Biannual bonus incentives recognising productivity and contribution
• Opportunities for career progression as our practice grows

Premium Equipment & Resources

We provide everything you need to do your best work:

• MacBook and iPhone
• Bose noise-cancelling headphones
• Fully stocked therapy trolley
• Access to shared assessments and clinical resources
• A fully stocked therapy toy cupboard!

Who Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for an experienced OT who is passionate about their clinical work, enjoys collaborating with others, and is excited to continue developing professionally.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Approximately 3+ years of post-graduate OT experience
• Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
• Experience working with NDIS participants or an interest in developing this expertise
• An interest in supervising, mentoring, and supporting other clinicians
• Confidence managing a diverse caseload and a willingness to continue learning
• Strong clinical report-writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• A collaborative, positive, and supportive approach to teamwork
• A genuine passion for helping clients achieve meaningful outcomes

Essential requirements:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• Current driver's licence
• Relevant NDIS and working-with-children screening clearances, or willingness to obtain them

You don't need to be an expert in every clinical area. We value strong clinical foundations, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to support others.

About Mindful Beings Occupational Therapy

Mindful Beings Occupational Therapy is a growing, values‑led practice based in Coomera on the Gold Coast, supporting NDIS participants aged 0–65.

We deliver services across our clinic, clients’ homes, schools, and community settings, working with individuals across a broad range of disabilities and support needs.

Our team is passionate about providing meaningful, evidence-based therapy while creating a workplace where clinicians feel genuinely supported.

We prioritise clinical excellence, professional development, collaboration, work‑life balance, and a positive team culture.

We believe that when therapists are supported to thrive, our clients receive better outcomes.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a workplace where you can continue developing clinically, work with a diverse caseload, explore leadership opportunities, and be part of a genuinely supportive team, we’d love to meet you!

Whether you’re an established Senior OT or ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.