Occupational Therapist (Stanthorpe)

Make a real impact as an Occupational Therapist with BlueCare — flexible hours, supportive team, and new grads welcome. Occupational Therapist | Blue Care | Toowoomba Allied Health Team
- Employment Term: Permanent Full Time with Part Time Considered
- Location: Based from Toowoomba or Warwick or Stanthorpe
- Remuneration: $42.15 – $59.04 p/hr + Super + Not‑for‑Profit Salary Packaging + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM’s) + Penalties & Allowances + 5 weeks annual leave (Pro‑Rata for Part Time)
- Current Graduates Welcome! We're seeking passionate Occupational Therapists who want to make a real impact in the lives of older Queenslanders. Join our supportive and well‑resourced Allied Health team and build a truly meaningful career with one of Australia's most trusted community care providers. Responsibilities You’ll deliver person‑centred functional and environmental assessments and interventions that empower clients to maintain independence and improve quality of life. Working in clients' homes, you’ll provide specialised equipment solutions and pressure care strategies. You’ll also be responsible for:
- Managing a wide variety of client presentations across multiple community aged care funding programs including Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Transitional Care Program and Palliative Care.
- Conducting in‑home assessments and developing tailored treatment plans to help clients meet their goals. This includes straightforward and complex equipment prescription, major and minor home modifications, and client education.
- Collaborating within a supportive statewide Occupational Therapy team of 70+ OTs with decades of collective experience, as well as working locally with a diverse multidisciplinary team of nurses, care workers and support staff. At Blue Care, we encourage creativity, collaboration, and a positive team culture. As a dynamic and growing service, we also offer opportunities to participate in innovative areas such as telehealth, evidence‑based group therapies, and acute care services. What Makes a Difference for Us?
- Tertiary qualifications and current AHPRA registration
- Previous experience in an Aged Care or Acute setting
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
- Effective time‑management and sound clinical problem‑solving abilities
- A current Australian Driver’s Licence and a roadworthy, comprehensively insured vehicle
- Confidence to meet all relevant probity and compliance requirements Employee Benefits
- Save tax and increase your take‑home pay by salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q1c31