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Occupational Therapist, Rapid Response Falls Services - Cairns
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Help people get back to what matters.
If you’re seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers it all. Working with the Rapid Response Falls Services, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on connection, innovation, and delivering care that changes lives. You will provide a community based integrated pathway for older adults at risk of falls who are living in the Cairns region to access rapid in-home assessment and tailored interventions.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/CAH686165 |
| Closing date | 14-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Trent Young |
| Contact details | 07 4226 4506 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Adult Community Health (ACH) is a multidisciplinary team which is responsible for providing high quality services across the continuum of care to client/patient groups within the Cairns area from Fishery Falls in the South to Ellis Beach in the North and Kuranda to the West. Our focus is to provide a wraparound service to the acute sector to reduce admissions, support timely discharge and encourage self-management in the community with a focus on effective links to Queensland Ambulance Service, hospital, Primary and community care providers.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will….. 3-5 dot points about the opportunity or from “your key accountabilities” in RD.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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.
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