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About the work unit / facility

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury (BaSCI) Rehabilitation Services / Medical Service Group / Townsville

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. 

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $73.12 to $76.30 p.h. (HP5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

The purpose of this position is to provide specialised occupational therapy clinical and consultancy services for the Spinal Cord Injury Service to develop, implement, and evaluate patient centred care models to improve outcomes and experiences for consumers and stakeholders across Northern Queensland, in conjunction with the Queensland Spinal Cord Injury Service (QSCIS).

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Possession of a qualification in Occupational Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution and current registration, or eligibility for current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A post-graduate qualification in a relevant field will be highly desirable.
• Travel may be a future requirement of the position.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Sandra Phillips on (07) 4433 5222.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV660534

Applications close: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• HP5 Advanced Occupational Therapist (BaSCI) 32107685 (Word, 381KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Application Kit