Occupational Therapist

Mater at Home is looking for an experienced and committed Community Occupational Therapist to join   our team! This is a full-time 12-month position based at the South Brisbane campus.

The purpose of the role is to deliver quality clinical Occupational Therapy community assessment and intervention to the Mater at Home adult client population, as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Specifically, you will be providing OT service delivery for adult clients funded under schemes such as My Aged Care (CHSP), Support at Home Packages, and Post-Acute Care in the community.

You will have access to home garage a Mater at Home fleet car and be provided a mobile phone and laptop computer.

This role will directly report to the Mater at Home Occupational Therapy Team Lead and indirectly to the Operations Manager - Allied Health Mater at Home.

Salary range: $41.06 - $60.35 per hour  plus superannuation  and   access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900    +   access to many staff benefits!  

In this Clinical role, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Delivering competent to complex level occupational therapy services to adults in the community (which includes assessments, goal setting, prescription of assistive technology, home modifications).
• Applying increasingly independent clinical judgement under the professional guidance of a senior clinician and modifying standard clinical practises to manage social and environmental constraints.
• Working cooperatively and effectively within a large, supportive, multidisciplinary team.
• Managing a workload utilising effective time management and prioritisation skills for clinical and non-clinical responsibilities.
• Meeting achievable KPI targets for productivity, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Committing to client safety and quality in the delivery of healthcare by actively participating in safety and quality improvement practices.
• Engaging in professional development activities as per professional registration standards.

• A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
• Accredited practitioner with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current open or provisional driver’s licence, valid for use in Queensland.
• Current, or ability to obtain, NDIS Worker Screening Check (yellow card)

• Demonstrated occupational therapy experience working within a community and / or disability environment.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 13 hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

For further information specific to the position, please contact Rebekah Fox, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy Services, on 07 3163 1***

Applications close Monday 24th August 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage . 

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