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Allied Health Rural Generalist - Occupational Therapist (Rural Development Pathway) - Hinterland Facilities
Clermont Multi-Purpose Health Service, Dysart Hospital, Moranbah Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/671743 |
| Closing date | 07-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Erin Passfield |
| Contact details | 07 4941 4752 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Allied Health Hinterland at the Hinterland Facilities is seeking applications for a Allied Health Rural Generalist - Occupational Therapist (Rural Development Pathway) to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
- As a HP3 to HP4 Rural Development Pathway position, you will have the opportunity to join our amazing team whilst providing high quality Occupational Therapy services to the Hinterland Community. As the successful candidate you will have the chance to build your skills under a formal supported pathway, completing an intensive development plan along the way. Upon successful completion of the development activities, you will have the opportunity to transition into a Senior HP4 role.
- To work as a member of a multidisciplinary & trans-disciplinary Allied Health team, delivering clinical services to clients in the Mackay Hospital and Health Services Hinterland, covering a range of clinical conditions, complexity, and age groups.
- This rural generalist position operates within a Professional Skill-Sharing and Delegation (PSSD) model of care by providing and participating in supervision and training in the use of skill-shared and delegated clinical tasks and by delivering an expanded scope of clinical practice.
- The position reports operationally to the Hinterland Allied Health Team Leader and professionally to the Director of Occupational Therapy.
- The team provide clinical care in person, via tele-heath and outreach throughout the Mackay Hospital and Health Service Hinterland. In certain circumstances overnight accommodation may be necessary.
- Participate in the HP3 to HP4 Rural Development Pathway as described in Queensland Health HR Policy B66 (https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/164103/qh-pol-382.pdf), including successfully completing training and development in rural and remote practice, and applying learnings to enhance clinical and service outcomes.
About the Team
The Allied Health Hinterland team is one team that spans across the Mackay Hinterland encompassing Clermont, Moranbah and Dysart. The Allied Health Hinterland team provides clinical care across the continuum (inpatients, outpatients, RACF) to all these sites using a range of rural models of care including in person, tele-heath, outreach, and delegation.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
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 and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
