🚀Ready to take your OT career off the beaten track? Join Torres and Cape today in Weipa!

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Job details

Temporary Full Time position available from July 2025 to 30 June 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Kate Kennett, 0467 955 696 would love to hear your story and answer any question you may have about the role.

Tell me more...We're on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team in Weipa—a vibrant, welcoming community nestled on the edge of Australia's untouched wilderness.

This is your chance to work to your full scope, make a valuable contribution, and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime in Far North Queensland.

Why You'll Love It Here:

🌅 Live the Remote Dream

Swap the daily grind for red dirt sunsets, fishing off the jetty, and weekends exploring waterfalls, bush tracks, and pristine beaches. Weipa is remote, rich in culture, and full of life.

🤝 Work with Purpose

You'll be supporting a diverse caseload, with the opportunity to work closely with First Nations communities. It's hands-on, holistic, and deeply rewarding.

🛖 Accommodation

We've got your housing covered—because we know how important it is to feel settled when you're far from home.

✈️ Travel Paid

We'll get you here—and back again.

👩‍⚕️ Full Scope, Real value

No cookie-cutter days here. You'll use your clinical skills to the fullest, with autonomy and support, while collaborating with a committed local health team.

🌍 Cultural Connection

Learn, grow, and be part of a culturally rich and resilient community. We value cultural competence, respect, and genuine connection.

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 and accommodation 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.
• 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
  
  TC642189_Job Description (PDF, 283KB)
  Role Description