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Join the collaborative and forward-thinking Allied Health Services at CHHHS and play a key role in improving health outcomes across regional, rural, and remote communities. As the Occupational Therapist (Rural Reliever) you will deliver Occupational Therapy clinical services proportionate to level of skills and abilities within a variety of acute and sub-acute clinical service areas of rural Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service facilities.

About us:

The Occupational Therapy Department within CHHHS delivers comprehensive, evidence‑based services across acute, sub‑acute, rehabilitation, outpatient and community settings. The department supports patients across the lifespan to optimise independence, safety and participation in meaningful activities following illness, injury or functional decline.

Services are delivered within a multidisciplinary framework and respond to the diverse cultural, geographic and health needs of Far North Queensland, including rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The department is committed to person‑centred care, clinical excellence, service innovation and workforce development.

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…

- Actively participate in the development of clinical instructions and procedures under the guidance of senior clinicians.




- Foster and maintain close communication links with internal (including multidisciplinary team) and external stakeholders to ensure coordination of patient care in a professional manner.
- Develop quality leadership skills in relation to the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within the Cairns & Hinterland Hospital & Health Service by ensuring coordination of a wide-ranging caseload, demonstrating the ability to prioritise using time management and clinical reasoning.
- This position will provide relief occupational therapy services to the rural areas of Mossman, Mareeba, Atherton, Babinda, Tully and Innisfail. The person appointed may reside in any of these areas inclusive of Cairns. Position will be required to travel and remain in provided accommodation if required for periods (inclusive of relevant allowances). There is potential for the person appointed to rotate into other positions for periods at the discretion of the Director of Occupational Therapy.

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 advantages. 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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📌 Occupational Therapist (Reliever) - Rural locatons across CHHHS (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Health
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