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Senior Occupational Therapist - Child Development Service (Cairns)
Cairns
With Torres and Cape HHS, you're valued, seen, and empowered to make a valuable contribution.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC695816 |
| Closing date | 23-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Temp Full time to 18 Apr 2027 (with poss of ext.) |
| Contact person | Victoria Williams |
| Contact details | 0417 449 989 Access the National Relay Service |
Senior Occupational Therapist – Child Development Service | Cairns
Temporary Full Time position from 23 November 2026 to 18 April 2027 (with possibility of extension)
If this role has sparked your interest, Victoria Williams (0417 449 989), would be pleased to speak with you and provide further information.
Benefits of Living and Working in Cairns: Cairns offers the perfect balance of career development and lifestyle. As the gateway to Far North Queensland, you'll enjoy a tropical climate, vibrant dining and entertainment precincts, and easy access to the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest. The city provides excellent schools, sporting facilities and a welcoming community, making it an ideal place for individuals and families alike.
Professional and personal motivators!
As a Senior Occupational Therapist professional 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;
- Base salary comprising between $5,086 - $5,455 per fortnight
- you may be eligible for additional benefits Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Competitive salary packaging: and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
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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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
Further information
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