We get it – OTs are in hot demand...This is your chance to work where culture, community, career growth, and adventure collide.

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Temporary Full Time position available for 6 months (with possibility of extension)!

Let's talk about what you need to thrive. Jane Hopkins, 0418 163 035 would love to hear from you!

We get it – OTs are in hot demand. But this isn't just another job.

This is your chance to work where culture, community, career growth, and adventure collide.

We're on the lookout for a Senior Occupational Therapist with heart, hustle and a love for making a valuable contribution. You'll be joining our passionate Child Development Service team, based in Cairns—with outreach to some of Australia's most vibrant and culturally rich regions in the Cape York and Torres Strait.

If you're craving variety, professional challenge, and purpose -you've just found your sweet spot.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing culturally responsive and family-centred OT services to kids and families in remote communities.
• Collaborating in a multidisciplinary team of legends (speechies, physios, paeds, and more).
• Leading clinical practice, mentoring junior team members, and driving service innovation.
• Travelling to remote communities to deliver outreach—connecting deeply with culture, community, and country.

Career Development Goldmine

• Unique remote & regional experience that puts you on the fast track to clinical leadership.
• High-autonomy role with loads of professional variety.
• Access to advanced training, PD support, and strong pathways into senior leadership.

Culture, Connection & Contribution

• Work alongside First Nations communities and gain meaningful cross-cultural experience.
• Be part of a team that's deeply committed, supportive, and actually fun.

Live the Life

• Base yourself in Cairns—tropical lifestyle, reef and rainforest on your doorstep.
• Experience incredible outreach adventures—Torres Strait Islands, Cape York, and more.
• Flexible work arrangements, generous leave, and relocation assistance available.

Ready to Make a Move?

Don't wait for the "perfect job"—this is it. Join a team that sees you, supports you, and values what you bring. Let's shake up what it means to be an OT in Australia.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $4,912.70 - $ 5,286.40 per fortnight – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Relocation incentives

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
• Choose Cairns for your next career move 
• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
• Rich Indigenous Culture
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
• Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Discover more by reading the job description attached.

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• TC641192_Job Description (PDF, 291KB)
  Role Description
  
  1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 7.50MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB)
  Information Package for Applicants