Senior Occupational Therapist

About the work unit / facility:

The Child Development Service provides transdisciplinary paediatric allied health assessment services for children aged 0-8 years with complex developmental delays. Working in partnership with families, the service supports greater understanding of a child's developmental needs and facilitates access to early intervention services and supports within the community. 

Based at Kirwan Health Campus, the service also provides outreach across Ayr, Ingham, Charters Towers, Palm Island, Hughenden and Richmond.

About your new employer:

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, with access to advanced clinical practice, multidisciplinary teams and ongoing professional development. Employees are supported to grow through education, training, mentoring and career pathways within a collaborative and inclusive workplace. 

Across North Queensland, our rural, urban, country and coastal locations offer vibrant communities, short commutes and a relaxed lifestyle. With flexible work arrangements and regional opportunities, you can achieve genuine work-life balance while building a rewarding career.

Competitive salary and benefits:

Generous remuneration package value up to $125,888 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $64.64 to $69.55 p.h. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• HPDO Professional Development Leave and Professional Development Allowance
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families as a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Child Development Service. You will deliver high-level, family-centred occupational therapy care to children with complex developmental needs, while providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary paediatric team.

Working with a high degree of professional judgement, you will contribute to quality service delivery, support the development of other clinicians and help strengthen occupational therapy practice across the service.

Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification in Ocuupational Therapy (or equivalent) and proof of registration (AHPRA)
• Possession of a current Class C driver's licence.
• 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: Nicole Argall on (07) 4433 9074.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV689286

Applications close: Monday, 17 August 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.