Locum Senior Occupational Therapist – Child Development Services

Aussie Locums; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration

Cape York travel

Cairns base

Remote Australia impact

Driven AH team

Job summary

Aussie Locums is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our outreach team in Cairns, with travel to remote communities across Cape York. The locum starts January/February and runs until 30/06/2025, with potential extension.

You will work with other AH professionals, housing arranged in shared accommodation, and travel is provided. You will provide OT services to children in remote communities, reporting to the AH manager.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered allied health professional.
• Experience at a senior level.
• Ability to lead the team and drive outcomes.
• Willing to travel to all communities in the region.

Responsibilities

• Treat children in remote Cape York communities.
• Report to the Allied Health manager and lead the outreach team.

Skills

AHPRA registered AH professional

Senior role experience

Willing to travel

Job description

Great opportunity to provide OT services to children in some of the most remote communities in QLD. Stunning locations and unique experiences.

Senior Occupational Therapist. Job ref: 1560824

Location: Based in Cairns, QLD – with travel to communities in Cape York.

Salary: $82 – $87 per hour plus super. Travel provided, accom negotiable dependent on situation.

We are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the outreach team. Work with members of communities in the beautiful Cape York region, FNQ. Locum will start in January or February and be until 30/6/25, with possibility of extension (optional).

The allied health team travel to different communities in the cape each week. You will travel with at least one other member of the allied health team and be housed in accommodation together (donga style, with a shared kitchen area).

Please quote job reference: 1550515

About our Client, your new employer:

Enjoy being in a remote tropical paradise with amazing wildlife and extraordinary landscapes. The population of the area is approx. 27,000, with 67% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The health service provides services to all age groups and are very active in the community. They provide culturally appropriate and evidence based treatment to the communities in which they work. The team are extremely dedicated and supportive of each other to achieve best outcomes in these remote communities.

A little about the role:

You will treat children in the communities that you visit. You will report directly to the AH manager. As this is a senior role you will need to be confident to any patients that are presented to you in a culturally appropriate way. The allied health team travel to different communities in the cape each week. You will travel with at least one other member of the allied health team and be housed in accommodation together (donga style, with a shared kitchen area). You will also do some cultural awareness training, as it is critical to the success of the service. When ready your travel week will be Tuesday – Thursday having Monday and Friday (finish early with TOIL) in the Cairns office. When travelling you will be with other members of the Allied Health team and be accommodated close to each other.

Skills and Experience:

• AHPRA registered AH professional
• Relevantly experienced to undertake a Senior role
• Ability to develop strategy and lead the team to drive best outcome results
• Open to travelling to all communities in the region

Benefits:

• Excellent remuneration
• Experience the unique beauty of the Cape York Peninsula
• Based in Cairns with travel to beautiful locations
• Improve health outcomes in remote Australia
• Work with a passionate and driven team of AH professionals
• Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and explore what FNQ has to offer.