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Occupational Therapist - Early Childhood Program (Cairns)


Cairns

Are you passionate about health equity and improving health outcomes in remote Australia? If so Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is the place for you!

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Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC685675
Closing date 03-Jul-2026
Job duration Various periods of leave over the next 12 months
Contact person Matthew Moylan
Contact details 0497 787 179
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Temporary Full Time | for various periods of leave relief over the next 12 months

Cairns based with regular outreach services 

Eager to know more? Matthew Moylan (0497 787 179) would love to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have. 

 Tell me more...Cairns is a tropical coastal city in Far North Queensland, Australia, known as a gateway to two World Heritage wonders, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. It offers a laid-back, outdoors-focused lifestyle, attracting both tourists and residents who enjoy nature and adventure. 

  • This role offers a unique opportunity that will makes a real impact
  • Be a part of something groundbreaking and join a first of its kind innovative program recognised by the NDIA
  • Meaningful work that supports children (0–9) with developmental delay or disability under the NDIS Early Childhood Approach
  • Specialist role delivering high-level assessments and early intervention supports
  • Family-centred approach with flexible, transdisciplinary model tailored to culture and community needs
  • Dynamic work pattern with a mix of in-person outreach and Cairns-based service delivery

Professional and personal motivators!

As an Occupational Therapist working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

 Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:

  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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