• 10 days paid professional development leave + CPD support

• Relocation assistance

• Birthday leave & recognition of service bonus

• 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading paid

Occupational Therapist – Experienced or New Grad - Townsville, Queensland.

Employment Type:  Permanent – Full-Time

Practice Information:
This organisation has been providing culturally competent allied health, aged care, mental health, and wellbeing services for over 30 years. Servicing more than 50 remote and rural Queensland communities, they are a vibrant not-for-profit organisation with strong community connections and a commitment to supporting healthier people.

Position Description: 
Based in their Longreach/Mount Isa or Townsville office, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team of allied health professionals to deliver holistic, client-focused care. This is not your typical private practice role, you’ll enjoy flexibility, a varied caseload, and the opportunity to see the long-term outcomes of your work in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help clients participate more fully in daily life and community activities

• Conduct functional assessments and develop tailored treatment plans

• Recommend and implement environmental modifications and assistive technology

• Provide education and guidance to families, carers, teachers, and employers

• Deliver early childhood supports and promote healthy living initiatives

• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for clients

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + super + salary sacrificing up to $15,900

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

• Relocation assistance 

• 10 days paid professional development leave + CPD support

• Paid parental & partner leave

• EAP for you and your family

• Birthday leave & recognition of service bonus

Why join the team?

• Competitive Salary: Highly attractive salary starting from $80,445 (commensurate with experience), plus superannuation and up to $15,900 in salary sacrificing!

• Excellent Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 17.5% leave loading, and five weeks of annual leave for that perfect work-life balance!

• Clinical Freedom: Focus on treating patients based on clinical needs, not funding restrictions, with the opportunity to provide long-term care and prevention strategies.

• Supportive Environment: Work with a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and professional development.

• Real Impact: Help rural communities live healthier lives by providing high-quality, holistic podiatry services.

They pride themselves on supporting our clinicians to grow and succeed, both professionally and personally. Whether you’re seeking a change of scenery or a new challenge, your work here will make a tangible difference.

Qualifications & Experience:
They welcome applications from both graduates and experienced OTs.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA

• Current, unrestricted ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence (manual preferred)

• The right to live and work in Australia

Desirable:

• Willingness to travel by road and/or small planes to outreach communities

• An interest in rural and remote health care delivery

After Hours Requirements:  No

Salary Information:  
Starting from $80,445 + super + salary sacrificing options.

About Townsville: 
There are plenty of lifestyle benefits associated with living and working in North Queensland. Great schools, recreational activities, James Cook University, the Great Barrier Reef, and only a stone's throw from the beautiful Magnetic Island! It is the second capital city of Queensland and has a tropical lifestyle that offers 300 days of sunshine a year. Make the move to Townsville today.

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.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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