About the opportunity  

• The Occupational Therapist – Clinical Leader/Educator (Mental Health) provides leadership and expertise with the purpose of:
• Building capacity in clinical education practice within an Occupational Therapy Mental Health contexts and drive evidence informed innovations in clinical education for new graduates, students, clinical educators and supervisors.
• Improving the quality of occupational therapy clinical education for pre-entry students and new graduates by generating high quality evidence informed clinical education strategies and resources making inter-professional links where relevant.
• Contributing to state-wide consistency of occupational therapy clinical education for pre-entry students and new graduates through reflecting on outcomes for enhancing the capacity for clinical education in mental health contexts state-wide.
• Enhancing the capability of HP4 Clinical Education Support Officers through professional development, supervision and encouraging implementation of successful initiatives.
• Actively work within a state-wide program to drive innovation in Occupational Therapy clinical education, raising professional standards and reducing duplication state-wide.
• Although hosted by the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, the position may physically be located in any district of Queensland Health, dependent upon the outcome of a state-wide recruitment process.

This position is a Temporary part-time role commencing ASAP - 12/04/2026, working 38 hours per fortnight.  There is a possibility of an extension to 12 months.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Although hosted by the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, the position may physically be located in any district of Queensland Health, dependent upon the outcome of a state-wide recruitment process.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $73.12 - $76.30  p.h. (HP5)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading
• Professional Development leave and allowance
• Locality  allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Occupational Therapy, and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Alis Moores on 0459 424 *** 

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674189

Applications close:  Sunday, 8 February 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.