Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.

Job details

Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Occupational Therapist First Nations Graduate (Identified)

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Vacancy: Permanent full-time

Location: Townsville University Hospital

About the role:

This opportunity is for First Nations graduate Occupational Therapists to join our Occupational Therapy team at Townsville University Hospital. As a graduate Occupational Therapist, you will be delivering Occupational Therapy clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary team to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health.

The First Nations Allied Health Graduate Pathway will provide a culturally safe and supportive entry to practice. The Pathway is two years in duration and includes enhanced training, development and cultural mentoring support. There is dedicated time provided to complete the pathway equivalent to 1 day/fortnight.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package value up to $132,567 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range: $3030.00 to $4453.50 p.f. (HP3)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements (including long service, sick leave and carer's leave, cultural and bereavement leave, parental and reproductive health leave).
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications (Occupational Therapy) and proof of registration.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Roster: This position is required to work on weekends on a rostered basis as part of the Occupational Therapy Weekend Service.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Michelle Watson on 07 4433 2848.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV635955

Applications close: Thursday, 22 May 2025.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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 from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Evidence of Attribute - Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles (PDF, 249KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HP3 Occupational Therapist - First Nations Graduate 32119635 (Word, 449KB)
  Role Description