Where the Brisbane OT jobs are
Brisbane occupational therapy roles are spread across Fortitude Valley, Woolloongabba, Chermside, Ipswich, Logan, Redcliffe, and the bayside suburbs. Many clinicians work across two or three sites in a week, so a current driver licence and a comfortable commute are common requirements for community, NDIS, and aged care positions.
Brisbane combines large hospital and health services with a fast-growing NDIS and private practice market, particularly in the outer northern and southern corridors. The mix runs from hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning to private paediatric clinics, aged care, and community caseloads funded through the NDIS.
Who hires occupational therapists in Brisbane
Major employers include Metro North Health, Metro South Health, Queensland Health, Northcott, and Endeavour Foundation. Alongside them, smaller private practices, paediatric clinics, and NDIS providers employ a significant share of Brisbane OTs, so there is usually more than one route into the local market.
Public health services in QLD generally advertise through central recruitment processes, while private and not-for-profit providers often hire directly. If you want a particular caseload or age group, it is worth approaching clinics before a role is advertised.
OT salaries and conditions in Brisbane
Advertised salaries in Brisbane typically sit between $80,000 and $110,000 depending on experience, setting, and whether the role is employee or contractor. Public health awards, salary packaging, and paid professional development can add several thousand dollars of value on top of the base figure.
New graduates should compare supervision and onboarding before salary, while experienced clinicians can negotiate for caseload caps, flexible hours, or a clinical specialisation. Always confirm whether travel time, report writing, and training are paid or expected outside billable hours.
Living and working in Brisbane
Brisbane is more car-dependent than Sydney or Melbourne, and community roles often cover a wide patch between the city and the growth corridors. Summer heat and storm season can affect travel and outdoor work. Think about how far you are willing to travel between clients, whether you need parking, and whether public transport can get you to the sites you will visit. A trial visit or a conversation with a local clinician can save a lot of second-guessing.
Browse the live Brisbane vacancies below, or set up a job alert so new roles in your preferred setting reach you as soon as they are approved. If you are open to regional work, the state page covers roles outside the Brisbane metro area.
