Senior Occupational Therapist

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Senior Occupational Therapist (HP4) – (Lymphoedema trained) to join us in a permanent, part-time role (0.8 FTE). Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. This state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

Salary Range

$66.58 - $71.64 per hour (HP4) plus superannuation [https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML] + access to many staff benefits! [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater]

What you’ll be doing

• As a Senior Occupational Therapist (lymphoedema trained), you will report to the Occupational Therapy Team Leader and will provide patient-centred, evidence-based clinical care in the acute inpatient wards and outpatient department. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
• Contributing to the development and review of clinical practices, procedures, and protocols in lymphoedema management across both inpatients and outpatients.
• Providing lymphoedema assessment and treatment interventions across inpatients and outpatients.
• Independently delivering routine occupational therapy assessments and interventions on the inpatient wards, as caseloads require.
• Providing delegation and supervision to occupational therapy assistants, and where relevant, more junior occupational therapists.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, carers, and external agencies to facilitate holistic, patient-centred care.
• Identifying, developing, and participating in quality and service improvement initiatives to enhance clinical services and patient outcomes
• Actively translating research evidence into clinical practice to improve occupational therapy care
• Participating in continuing professional development activities to maintain and enhance clinical expertise

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• A Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy degree
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Lymphoedema qualified therapist
• Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number
• Proven ability to independently provide lymphoedema assessments and interventions in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, patients, and careers
• Commitment to Mater’s mission, vision, and values, acting with compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity

Why join us?

Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare [https://www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-rockhampton], education [https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/], fundraising & philanthropy [https://www.materfoundation.org.au/] and research [https://www.materresearch.org.au/] — and it’s our people who make the difference.

• We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Should you have any queries about the position, please contact Allied Health Manager, Mandy Carr via email at Mandy.Carr@mater.org.au [Mandy.Carr@mater.org.au]

Applications close on Friday, 12th June 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note

We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/reconciliation].

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