Community Aged Care is a growing industry, giving our older population the opportunity to remain in their own homes and live the best quality of life.

Anglicare Southern Queensland is a leader in this field with a reputation for providing quality care. Our Gold Coast team services surrounding suburbs and they have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to be part of our highly valued Allied Health team on a 12 month contract basis.

Focused on supporting our community clients – both aged and those with a disability you will be instrumental in promoting their independence, by improving aspects of their daily living. We are proud to say our Community and Allied Health teams, who you will work closely with are a genuine caring group of people, who provide holistic care that have the clients needs at the forefront of everything they do.

About You

You will have experience in either the community, private practice or hospital sectors, you will be someone who loves the client-focused aspect of your work and is keen to join an organisation that promotes innovation and development within Allied Health.

• A degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
• First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Membership (or eligibility) with the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists, Queensland
• A National Police Certificate
• A current COVID-19 vaccination certificate
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence
• Conduct home based evaluations, devising care plans and writing functional reports
• Assessing the home environment and prescribing aids, equipment and modifications as required
• Planning, coordination and implementation of group therapy programs as required
• Excellent communication and good time management skills

What we offer

• Salary Packaging, package up to $15,900 per year tax free!
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Significant and ongoing learning, to create genuine career growth and development plans
• An employee benefits program that includes retail discounts.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection

Apply online, providing your resume, cover letter and answering our quick and easy application questions.

For further information please contact Debra Gilbertson (07) 5525 4133.