Occupational Therapist - Advanced (Hands)

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Generous remuneration package value up to $75,644 p.a. (HP5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

The key objective of this role is to provide clinical and research leadership to deliver an effective and efficient specialist Occupational Therapy Rural Hand Therapy Telehealth Service. . Providing advanced level occupational therapy clinical management and consultancy; care coordination and case management; training, oversight and supervision of hand therapy skills/caseload undertaken by rural generalist occupational therapists within Townsville and Mt Isa Hospital and Health Services.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
• Accredited Hand Therapist status with the Australian Hand Therapy Association or equivalent post graduate training / qualifications relevant to hand therapy.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate relating to the design and execution of clinical research or willingness to acquire (2hours online training).
• 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.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Michelle Watson on (07) 4433 2848.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV687550

Applications close: Thursday, 23 July 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.