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Occupational Therapist - Senior (Acute Medical) - Cairns
Cairns Hospital
Make the move. Make a difference.
Support recovery at every step.
Make a meaningful impact as an Occupational Therapist with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service! In this dynamic role, you will deliver high-level Occupational Therapy services across Cairns Hospital medical wards and a variety of clinical settings, helping patients achieve their best possible outcomes while fostering strong community partnerships and continuity of care.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH691764 |
| Closing date | 22-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Andree Malpass |
| Contact details | 07 4226 8643 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Join the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service team of over 6000 staff to deliver health services in Far North Queensland. We offer a range of medical, nursing and midwifery, administrative and support roles at Cairns and more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities.
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 role:
In this position you will…..
- Utilise high level clinical knowledge, expertise and decision making based upon current evidence, to provide safe and efficient service delivery to multiple service areas on a daily basis across the continuum of care.
- Provide clinical practice supervision, education, mentoring and assisting with core skills training and development and performance management of less experienced Occupational Therapy practitioners, allied health assistants, support staff and students within scope of practice guidelines to ensure the development and maintenance of clinical standards.
- Provide high level clinical advice to peers across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service.
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.
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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