Occupational Therapist (Rural Generalist Pathway, HP3, Rural Allied and Community Health, H2610WB

Grow your career. Broaden your skills. Make a difference in rural healthcare!

Join Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service and take your Occupational Therapy career in an exciting new direction through our Rural Generalist Pathway.

- Deliver meaningful, person-centred care across a diverse rural caseload.
- Access dedicated professional supervision, mentoring and ongoing education.
- Enjoy the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of the local community.
- Bring your adaptability, passion and commitment to rural healthcare and build a career where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact!

Your opportunity:

- This role provides generalist occupational therapy clinical services, including, but not limited to, home modifications, hands/upper limb rehabilitation, paediatrics, orthopaedic conditions, mobility and daily living aids equipment prescription, neurological disorders, burns, oedema, falls prevention, and aged and acute care; to eligible clients across the age continuum.
- The Occupational Therapist is based at Gayndah Health Service and travels regularly to supply quality inpatient, outpatient and health promotion services across rural hospitals/ multipurpose facilities in the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
- This position is a rural generalist training position and has a dedicated 0.1FTE of the work role is dedicated to training and development activities. The incumbent undertakes an approved Rural Generalist Education Program.

Qualifications and other requirements:





- Mandatory possession of a qualification from a registered tertiary institution as an Occupational Therapist and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

Career Growth

At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.

Inclusive Culture:

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.

Impactful Work:

Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.

Competitive Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $132,567 p.a., comprising salary between $80,015 - $116,189 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (Temporary Full Time, 76 hours p.f.,



from date of appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2610WB .

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:

- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
- Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Career development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
- The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Rural Wide Bay

The Wide Bay is a diverse and beautiful region in Queensland, Australia and is known for its wide-open spaces, subtropical temperatures, strong community spirit and relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle. In the countryside you will find friendly towns, scenic farming land, rugged mountain ranges and National Parks. The many lakes, rivers and dams provide the perfect waterside location for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing and water sports. The Wide Bay has hundreds of kilometres of back roads and tracks, perfect for horse riding, trailbikes and four-wheel driving. The region is full of sugar cane, avocadoes, macadamias, citrus and vegetable crops and rolling hills of grazing cattle.

Application:

Occupational Therapist (Rural Generalist Pathway) (Gayndah) | Wide Bay | Queensland Health Careers

Closing Date:

Thursday, 22nd October 2026

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📌 Occupational Therapist (Rural Generalist Pathway) (Gayndah)
🏢 Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service
📍 Maryborough