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Occupational Therapist - Rural Reliever, Cairns and Tablelands region
Rural Locations across CHHHS
Join the collaborative and forward-thinking Occupational Therapy Team at CHHHS and play a key role in improving health outcomes across regional, rural, and remote communities. As the Occupational Therapist - Rural Reliever you will provide relief occupational therapy services to the rural areas of Mossman, Mareeba, Atherton, Babinda, Tully and Innisfail.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH674773 |
| Closing date | 23-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Michelle Bremner |
| Contact details | 07 4226 0270 Access the National Relay Service |
Make the move, Make a difference
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…..
- Actively participating in the development of clinical instructions and procedures under the guidance of senior clinicians.
- Contributing to the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities including effective risk management, in order to enhance the delivery of safe and efficient Occupational Therapy clinical services.
- Participating in department planning and problem-solving activities in a constructive and professional manner, demonstrating initiative and effective communication skills.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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