Summary

Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

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/TV******

Closing date
16-Sep-****

Salary Other
$***** - $***** p.h.

Job duration
Casual - Non Standard Hours

Contact person
Michelle Watson

Contact details
************
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About your prospect
4 x Casual positions available
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 opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages andgenerous leave entitlements.
Casual hourly rate: $***** to $***** p.a. (HP1)
*****% 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 ****.
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 **** and again in early January ****.
This is aVaccine Preventable Disease (VPD)risk role.
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Michelle Watson on **************.
Apply ONLINE:https:// apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV******
Applications close: Wednesday, 16 September ****
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download theRole Descriptionfrom the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

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📌 Health Practitioner (Occupational Therapy) - Trainee (Townsville)
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