Deliver Occupational Therapy clinical services and case management to eligible clients within our Southport facility

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist (Transition Care Program) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide accurate assessment, intervention and evaluation of clients with chronic and complex conditions
• Provide case management services including the coordination of the client's assessment, care planning and discharge planning
• Provide holistic and client centred care in a highly responsive environment
• Contribute to the identification, development and implementation of quality and/or clinical research initiatives

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA Registration
• Aged Care Check (GCH will cover cost)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary part time (up to 6 months with possibility of extension, 64 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $39.86 - $58.59 per hour

About Us

Transition Care provides short-term care that seeks to optimise the functioning and independence of older people after a hospital stay. Transition Care is goal-oriented, time-limited and therapy-focused. It provides older people with a package of services that includes case management, low intensity therapy such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy, as well as social work, nursing support or personal care to maintain and improve physical and/or cognitive functioning.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 10 October 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC662903

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.