Where the Gold Coast OT jobs are
Gold Coast occupational therapy roles are spread across Southport, Robina, Nerang, Coomera, Coolangatta, and Tweed Heads. 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.
The Gold Coast has a growing hospital and health service, a large private practice market, and a population that spans the Queensland–New South Wales border around Tweed Heads. 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 Gold Coast
Major employers include Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Currumbin Clinic, Kalwun, and private paediatric practices. Alongside them, smaller private practices, paediatric clinics, and NDIS providers employ a significant share of Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast
Advertised salaries in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast
The beachside lifestyle is a major draw, but housing costs and traffic in the northern growth corridor can be significant. Cross-border roles may involve different funding and registration arrangements, so clarify which state's processes apply. 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast metro area.
