Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Full or Part-Time - Townsville, Queensland

Position Highlights

- Competitive salary of $105,893 to $111,161 + Super (pro-rata for part-time) based on experience
- Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900
- 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%
- Up to 10 days of paid professional development leave + CPD Support
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Partner Leave
- EAP for you and your family
- External monthly supervision advantages
- Flexible work options including part-time, compressed hours, job sharing and flexible start/finish times.
- Birthday Leave
- Recognition of Service Program
- Rewarding and relaxed lifestyle

Employment Type

- Permanent – Full-Time & Part-time hours offered
- Flexible work options including part-time, compressed hours, job sharing and flexible start/finish times

Practice Information

Build your paediatric Occupational Therapy career in our Townsville clinic. You will join a passionate multidisciplinary allied health team, providing clinical leadership and support to clinicians while working alongside experienced professionals across the service. This organisation has been providing culturally competent allied health, aged care, mental health, and wellbeing services for over 30 years. Servicing more than 50 remote and rural Queensland communities, they are a vibrant not-for-profit organisation with strong community connections and a commitment to supporting healthier people.

Position Description

This role offers the opportunity to lead paediatric OT service delivery, provide mentoring and guidance, and support the ongoing growth of evidence-based practice. They are flexible on what this role looks like for the right candidate,



with full-time or part-time options available on either a permanent basis or a fixed-term contract. You will manage complex cases, collaborate with families, schools, allied health teams and community stakeholders, and help shape positive outcomes for children and their families. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting quality paediatric services across Townsville and surrounding communities through regular outreach travel.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver advanced paediatric Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions
- Support children and families to achieve meaningful goals
- Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and supervision to clinicians
- Guide complex cases and promote best practice care
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and governance
- Provide outreach services across regional and remote communities, travelling by fleet vehicle or small aircraft as required, with travel, accommodation and meals covered by the organisation

Position Requirements

- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- Paediatric Occupational Therapy experience
- Current Australian C Class Driver’s Licence and work rights

After Hours Requirements

No

About Townsville

Located in sunny North Queensland, Townsville offers the perfect balance of coastal lifestyle, career opportunities, and vibrant community living. Enjoy beautiful beaches, national parks, year-round outdoor activities, and a growing regional city with excellent amenities. With a relaxed lifestyle and strong connection to nature, Townsville is a great place to live, work, and make a meaningful impact.

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📌 Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Full or Part-Time - Townsville QLD (JOB -10004188)
🏢 Health Workforce Queensland
📍 Townsville