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Physiotherapist (Outreach), Child Development Services - Cairns North
Cairns North
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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 the Child Development Services, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on connection, innovation, and delivering care that changes lives. You will be engaging in problem solving for specialised clinical services, whilst providing clinical decisions and professional judgement in caseload management.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/CAH682376 |
| Closing date | 25-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Rosemary Bird |
| Contact details | 07 4226 4315 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Child Development Service is a community based, multidisciplinary, paediatric early intervention assessment allied health service.
The service provides integrated and holistic assessment, brief intervention/transitional supports and referral for children aged 0-16 years with complex developmental needs and their families across two distinct service streams: 0-5y Child Development Service (CDS) and 5-16y Paediatric Allied Health Team (PAHT)
This role sits operationally under the Team Leader for the Child Development Service and provides clinical services within a multidisciplinary pathway. This position reports professionally to the CHHHS Director of Physiotherapy.
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…..
- Assist in improvement and research activities that support and promote evidence-based practice and critical thinking to improve child health outcomes, enhance support for families and facilitate transitions to early intervention and community programs.
- Participate in local quality and service improvement activities at the team level, contributing to the continual evolution and enhancement of services provided and improved health outcomes for children and families.
- Apply clinical knowledge and judgement to ensure the delivery of quality, evidence-based clinical services and contemporary practice for a multi-disciplinary CDS team in the areas of child health, developmental disorders and disability.
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
Documents
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