The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist (Young Adult and Specialty Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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
Maintain the currency and high quality of professional practice knowledge, skills and expertise by actively contributing to and participating in professional development activities including practice supervision
Provide a comprehensive and flexible mental health service to young people and their family/carers
Manage a highly complex caseload with clinical supervision and support based on the level of individual clinical experience
Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that incorporate family, consumer and carer participation
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
AHPRA Registration
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
Permanent full time
Base salary ranging from $79 051 - $116 189 per annum
About Us
Gold Coast Young Adult and Specialty Mental Health Services is a part of the Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) Division. The Young Adult and Specialty Services Continuing Care Team (CCT) is a multi- disciplinary, multi-specialty team within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Service operating across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service to provide multispecialty mental health intervention to young people aged 18-21 years.
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 Wednesday, 10 June 2026
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: GC683990
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