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Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist - (Senior Hands), Allied Health Services, Cairns and Hinterland
Cairns
The Allied Health Services are seeking a Physiotherapist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist ﾬ (Senior Hands) to join them. In this role supports the clinical skill development of lesser experienced clinicians and peers working in the hand therapy team and those working in surrounding regional and rural health facilities of Far North Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH664799 |
| Closing date | 27-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Jo Sobb |
| Contact details | 07 4226 7427 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will..
- Undertake and maintain high level Hand Therapy clinical services with minimal need for direct clinical practice supervision through an ongoing commitment to professional development through maintaining professional memberships in the clinical practice area of hand therapy, professional development activities and other learning opportunities.
- Work cooperatively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with patients / clients, their families and carers in a diverse cultural setting.
- Take reasonable care for your own health, safety and wellbeing and take reasonable care to ensure that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health, safety and wellbeing of others.
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.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CAH664799 Role Description amended (PDF, 787KB)
Role Description
