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Permanent Full Time position available!

✈️ Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Emily Witten, 0474 700 417 would love to hear your story and answer any question you may have about the role.

Professional and personal motivators!

Are you ready for a role that combines professional challenge, cultural connection, and breathtaking landscapes? We're seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team, based in Cairns and delivering outreach services across the Cape York region.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to support communities across some of the most remote and culturally rich areas of Australia. You'll travel weekly by road or small aircraft to provide hands-on, community-based occupational therapy that supports people to live well — wherever they are.

We won't lie — the travel can be long and unpredictable. But the rewards are immense. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues, deepen your cultural understanding, and experience the profound impact of your care on individuals, families, and communities.

You'll be part of a collaborative, experienced, and supportive multidisciplinary team who value flexibility, innovation, and shared learning. In return, we offer strong professional support, access to development opportunities, and a lifestyle that balances challenge and purpose.

If you're an experienced OT looking for meaningful work and extraordinary experiences — we'd love to hear from you.

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

• Base salary comprising between $128,169.00 - $137,918.00 per annum – 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
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world 
• 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 role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

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.

• 1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 7.50MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  TC646326_Job Description (PDF, 522KB)
  Role Description