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Occupational Therapist - Senior, Older Persons Integrated Health Service, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service


Cairns

Make every day different by joining our Older Persons Integrated Health Service. We have a current vacancy as an Occupational Therapist – Senior.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH654410
Closing date 04-Sep-2025
Job duration Please see Role Description
Contact person Emma Riddles
Contact details 07 4226 0178
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About us: 

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will

  • Contribute to an innovative evidence-based model of health care for aged care clients with complex health care needs.
  • Effectively communicate at all levels across the organisation to promote effective team functioning.
  • Deliver quality, patient focused care co-ordination utilising specialist contemporary knowledge and recent clinical experience for the management of the frail and elderly in a community environment with the primary focus of establishing sustainable supports for the prevention of functional decline and avoidance of hospital admission.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

  • Generous superannuation
  • Salary packaging
  • Annual incremental increases
  • Career training and development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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