About your opportunity

Permanent full-time opportunity

This role is the perfect opportunity for a motivated clinician looking for a recent challenge, who possess a base level of experience working within the rehabilitation environment.

You will be working in a supportive and friendly unit where autonomy and innovation are highly valued, and ongoing learning and professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported. The role is part of multi-disciplinary team providing patient centred care in line with the organisational values and strategic directions.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and career 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.

Market-competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $3067.00 to $4453.50 p.f. (HP3)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading




12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:
The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Occupational Therapy, and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
This position may be required to participate in the 6-day Rehabilitation service on a rostered basis.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
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: Sandra Phillips on (07) 4433 5222.

Apply ONLINE: https:// apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD -TV695731

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Occupational Therapist - Townsville Rehabilitation Unit (Townsville City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville City