• Join a leader in community-based allied health working in far north Queensland!

• Multiple opportunities available

• Excellent base salary of $72,527- $88,890 (commensurate with experience) PLUS 10% super

• Additional benefits include five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, an annual return flight home, professional development, accommodation allowance and relocation assistance!

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle
This organisation is now seeking several Occupational Therapists to join their teams in Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach on a permanent, full-time basis. They welcome applications from all experience levels, from fresh graduates to seasoned experts. 

As part of a supportive, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, you’ll be providing Occupational Therapy services throughout your town and the neighbouring communities. You will provide holistic care and long-term treatment and prevention strategies in collaboration with a range of specialists.

Working with a diverse range of clients, you'll get to live and work in a part of Australia that many never get to see - set your schedule and help the community members thrive.

Helping people who may not otherwise have access to healthcare and support, you’ll see the real difference your work makes in rural communities as you enable clients to live and receive high-quality care locally.

Core duties:

• Support participants inclusion in the communities and activities they choose;

• Assess clients' emotional, cognitive, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised assessments;

• Plan and direct programs through the use of vocational, recreational, social and educational activities on an individual and group basis;

• Assess clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommend environmental adaptations to maximise their performance;

• Provide advice to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments;

• Deliver goal-directed early childhoods supports; and

• Assist with community education activities to improve the health of individuals by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, disease and disability. 

Skills and Experience
The right candidate will be currently registered or eligible to obtain registration with AHPRA and have a passion for providing quality healthcare.

In addition, you will need:

• A relevant Occupational Therapy qualification

• A current, unrestricted 'C' class Australian Driver's Licence

• A combined blue card & NDIS worker screening (You can apply online at this link); and

• The right to live and work in Australia.

Why join them?

• The clinical caseload is varied, giving great exposure to a range of different clinical presentations, allowing you to explore all areas of your discipline early on in your career;

• The organisation has a great team culture with many early career professionals across our business; this allows for strong friendships to be formed and a wealth of peer support to be provided;

• They have a large multidisciplinary team that you will work alongside at all times. You will learn about other health disciplines, holistic health care and referral pathways that exist, allowing a wraparound service for your clients; and

• If applying as a Graduate, you will be well supported with structured supervision and mentoring.

The organisation pride itself on growing their clinicians to be the best versions of themselves and providing career progression opportunities at all levels of their business.

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They love their work - so will you!
Whether you are looking for a change of scenery or a new adventure, this is an opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution. You will be joining a vibrant, multidisciplinary team that have come from across Australia, with a mix of experiences!

Successful candidates will receive an excellent salary of $72,527- $88,890 (commensurate with skills and experience) plus 10% super.

A fantastic range of ADDITIONAL benefits will also be provided, including:

• Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900;

• Five weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading;

• Annual return flight home; and

• Relocation assistance (available for Mount Isa and Longreach locations only)

This organisation will provide initial shared housing for those relocating to the area to support your move and help you get settled, with an ongoing rental subsidy provided once you settle into your own accommodation! 

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Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply

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Please note:

• All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check; and

• Have or be willing to obtain annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

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