Description
Permanent Full-time | Townsville Community Care & Acquired Brain Injury Unit (TCCU/ABI)
Remuneration package up to $157,360 p.a. + benefits
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in mental health rehabilitation? Join our supportive multidisciplinary team within Townsville Hospital and Health Service and help shape recoveryfocused care for consumers transitioning toward independent living.
Enjoy a relaxed tropical lifestyle with access to the Great Barrier Reef, vibrant community living, and yearround sunshine.
About the Role
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide highlevel clinical services and leadership within a dynamic mental health rehabilitation environment. You’ll work closely with consumers, carers, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidencebased interventions that support recovery, dignity, and wellbeing.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Deliver advanced OT assessment and intervention for consumers with mental health and rehabilitation needs
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support to OT staff and students
- Contribute to clinical coordination and complex case planning with the MDT
- Lead and participate in service improvement initiatives
- Promote recoveryoriented practice and maintain high standards of clinical care
- Build strong collaborative relationships across the Mental Health Service Group and external partners
About the Service
The Townsville Community Care and Acquired Brain Injury Unit provides a safe, respectful, and recoveryfocused environment for up to 34 consumers. Our goal is to support individuals in regaining independence and transitioning back into the community. You’ll be supported by an experienced, collaborative team who are passionate about rehabilitation and recovery.
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration
- Strong clinical skills in mental health and rehabilitation
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience providing supervision and contributing to service development
- Commitment to recoveryoriented, culturally responsive practice
- A current Class C driver’s licence
Eligibility for Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status is desirable but not essential.
What’s On Offer
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution and 17.5% recreational leave loading
- Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging options to boost take-home pay
- Professional development allowance and leave, plus flexible working arrangements
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for career growth
- Additional benefits available
Why Join Us
- Work in a supportive, collaborative mental health service
- Opportunities for leadership, supervision, and professional development
- Contribute to meaningful recovery outcomes for consumers
- Live and work in beautiful tropical North Queensland
Enquiries: Toni Clayton on (07) 4433 9806 | Toni.Clayton@health.qld.gov.au
Apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV677571
Applications close: Monday, 20 April 2026
