Job details Position status Casual
Position type Non Standard Hours
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP1
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV690537
Closing date 16-Sep-2026
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Job duration Casual - Non Standard Hours
Contact person Michelle Watson
Contact details 07 4433 2848
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This opportunity is suited to motivated Occupational Therapy Students to join our Occupational Therapy Team at Townsville University Hospital as an Occupational therapy Cadet.
The position will assist in the delivery of services to patients, by undertaking basic duties under the close clinical practice supervision of experienced occupational therapists and alongside the Occupational Therapy Assistant Workforce.
You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical environments across acute and subactue facilites of the Townsville University Hospital. The position is ideal for students seeking to develop experience and gain insight into the role of occupational therapy within a tertiary hospital setting, while applying some of their knowledge and skills learned from university studies.
About your new employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.
Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland,
Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the chance to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and .
- Casual hourly rate: $39.44 to $46.33 p.a. (HP1)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Requirements:
- The successful applicant must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and due to complete second or third year of study in 2027.
- Roster: This position is required to work on weekends and public holidays on a rostered basis through the Department's Weekend Service.
- Successful applicants will be required to attend training during the week commencing 14 December 2026 and again in early January 2027.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
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Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Michelle Watson on (07) 4433 2848.
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Applications close: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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