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Occupational Therapist (Commonwealth Home Support Program) - Tablelands / Mossman
Tablelands / Mossman
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If you¿re seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers it all. Working with Commonwealth Home Support Program, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on connection, innovation, and delivering care that changes lives. In this position you will deliver high standard, client focussed, cross cultural, community based clinical care based Occupational Therapy services to a broad range of older people.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH696473 |
| Closing date | 23-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Lisa Schuler |
| Contact details | 0488 763 163 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CSHP) is a multi-disciplinary health care team. Our goal is to identify and assist the frail older person, who is at risk of early or premature admission into an acute or long-term health facility, to remain living safely and independently in their own home for longer.
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…
- Deliver high level Occupational Therapy clinical services within the community setting including clinical problem solving and effective coordination of a complex clients including assessment and intervention, that is culturally appropriate, and client focussed.
- Maintain a high level of professional practice by participating in professional development activities and undertaking regular performance appraisal and development.
- Promote clients maximal functional capacity and independence in all Activities of Daily Living, in their home, work and community.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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.
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