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 its set to care for over 200000 patients annually.

Salary range: $66.58 - $71.64 per hour (HP4)plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!

What youll 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 Maters mission vision and values acting with compassion integrity and respect for human dignity

Why join us

Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders in healthcare education fundraising & philanthropy and research and its our people who make the difference.

Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll 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 Queenslands 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

Applications close on Thursday 30th April 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.

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