What your day could look like

As an Occupational Therapist Trainee, you'll play an important role in supporting recovery-focused care across our mental health service. From building your clinical capability to working closely with experienced clinicians, you'll help deliver care that strengthens independence, dignity and wellbeing for the people we serve.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Supporting supervised clinical activities that help consumers build skills and confidence
• Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person‑centred care
• Communicating clearly with consumers, families and colleagues to support safe, connected care
• Contributing to service improvement through accurate documentation, organisation and initiative

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who brings curiosity, compassion and a genuine desire to grow. You value learning, teamwork and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. You take pride in showing integrity, staying organised and stepping forward with courage as you develop your clinical identity. You're not just here to complete tasks — you're here to support meaningful recovery and build a career with purpose.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Proof of enrolment in an occupational therapy degree
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to learn, take direction and work within your scope of practice
• Strong organisational skills and initiative to manage your workload

You'll stand out if you have experience in mental health or rural health settings and/or have completed relevant clinical placements.

Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage — shaping care that truly matters.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless. 

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.  

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region. 

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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