Senior Occupational Therapist - Child Development Outreach

Torres & Cape H&HS; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation 12.75%

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Job summary

Torres and Cape HHS in Cairns is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Child Development Service. You will deliver transdisciplinary care across remote communities, collaborating with allied health professionals, Indigenous Health Worker and paediatricians.

The role involves outreach visits, telehealth and professional support activities within a culturally respectful framework. Based in Cairns, you will contribute to health, development and wellbeing of children in the Torres

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist, transdisciplinary child development services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide outreach visits and telehealth services across remote Torres Strait and Cape York communities.
• Work with local clinicians and outreach teams to deliver culturally appropriate, evidence-based care.

Job description

Torres and Cape HHS in Cairns is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Child Development Service. You will deliver transdisciplinary care across remote communities, collaborating with allied health professionals, Indigenous Health Worker and paediatricians.

The role involves outreach visits, telehealth and professional support activities within a culturally respectful framework. Based in Cairns, you will contribute to health, development and wellbeing of children in the Torres