Senior Occupational Therapist - Cape York Outreach | Permanent Full Time | CairnsIf you'd like to know more, Emily Witten, 0474 700 417 would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Experience the best of both worlds with a Cairns-based role that combines city living with regular outreach to some of Cape York's most remote communities. As part of the Cape York Allied Health Outreach Team, you will be based in Cairns and travel frequently by commercial and charter aircraft to Aurukun, Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw, Coen and Lockhart River, delivering occupational therapy services across the lifespan.
Working within a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals, you will provide holistic, culturally responsive care to predominantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. This generalist role offers the opportunity to develop broad clinical skills while collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, local services, and external providers to improve health outcomes. Face-to-face outreach is supported by virtual care, allowing you to make a meaningful impact across remote Cape York communities while enjoying the lifestyle and amenities of Cairns.
Professional and personal motivators
As a Senior Occupational Therapist - Cape York Outreach professional working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;Base salary comprising between $132,689 - $142,315 per annumWorkplace advantages | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health ServiceCompetitive salary packaging: Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leaveProfessional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the worldLiving within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balanceRich Indigenous CultureImagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | EngageHow do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
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