Join the Community Health and Therapy Services (CHATS) team in Mackay, supporting patients and carers across hospital, community, and rural settings. You'll play a key role in rehabilitation, aged care, and community health, enabling patients to remain safely at home and live meaningful, independent lives. Location: Mackay Base Hospital, QLD Contract Dates: ASAP - 30 November 2025 Vacancy: Occupational Therapist - HP3 Hours & Roster: Monday-Friday (no weekends) Option 1: 76 hours per fortnight (8 hrs/day, 0730-1700) Option 2: 80 hours per fortnight (8.5 hrs/day, 0730-1700, 1 RDO/month) Pay Rates: HP3 Level Benefits Accommodation provided (up to 7km from hospital - transport at own expense) Regional coastal lifestyle in Mackay, Queensland Work within a collaborative transdisciplinary team Gain broad caseload experience across hospital, rehab, aged care & community What You'll Need Current AHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapist) Experience in: Community health & home visits Aged care services Rehabilitation across varied conditions Ability to apply clinical knowledge and provide leadership in community settings Mandatory Competencies: Basic Life Support Manual & patient handling Infection control (including hand hygiene) Occupational Violence Prevention (de-escalation & safety) Mandatory reporting of child abuse/neglect Aged Care Act & elder abuse responsibilities Nice to Have Experience with neurological caseloads Proficiency with ieMR (Integrated Electronic Medical Record) Previous QLD Health or Mackay HHS experience Ready to Join? Help patients in Mackay regain independence and remain in their community. healthcare@uniterecruitment.com.au 0483 950 925 for a confidential chat
