Join our Team

• Support people with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities build independence, resilience, and a meaningful life.
• New graduates encouraged to apply!
• Part-time (4 days/week) parental leave cover until January 2027, commencing late January 2026
• Outreach-based role across Brisbane Metropolitan area

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team in Brisbane. This part-time parental leave cover role (with potential for extension as the service grows) offers hands-on experience supporting clients with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities.

Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced clinician, you will:

• Conduct clinical assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions tailored to client needs.
• Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in line with best-practice.
• Work directly with clients in person, through outreach, and via telehealth, using a strengths-based, recovery-oriented approach.
• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality mental health care.
• Gain valuable exposure to community mental health practice across a range of funding schemes.

About the Service

The Allied Health service delivers a range of specialist supports and clinical services to help clients with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities achieve meaningful recovery outcomes. Through a multidisciplinary team, services include clinical assessments, psychological therapies, mental health counselling, vocational assistance, and access to service provider networks.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, with current or eligible for AHPRA registration.
• Experience working with people experiencing mental ill health, dual disability issues, complex needs, and engaging with families and carers is desirable.
• Skills in assessment, therapeutic planning and delivery within a recovery-oriented practice framework.
• Understanding of the NDIS, Community Services sector, Private Health and ability to build collaborative relationships with providers and key stakeholders.
• Unrestricted driver’s license and roadworthy vehicle for outreach work (kilometre allowance provided).

Benefits

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
• Meal and Entertainment allowance – access up to $2,650 p.a. through salary packaging.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
• Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Interested?

To apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 498674. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Friday 19 December 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information, please contact:

Erin Sanchez, Clinical Relationship Manager
Erin.Sanchez@mindaustralia.org.au

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Occupational Therapist (Allied Health) 20250630.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.