Senior OT: Cape York Outreach — Make a Difference

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $132,689–$142,315 per year

Salary packaging

12.75% employer superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Professional development

Job summary

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Cairns, QLD, is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for the Cape York Outreach. The role is based in Cairns with regular outreach to Cape York communities, providing occupational therapy across the lifespan within a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver culturally responsive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, combining face-to-face outreach with virtual care, and enjoy benefits, development opportunities, and a lifestyle

Qualifications

• Senior Occupational Therapist with experience in outreach to remote communities.
• Based in Cairns with frequent travel to Aurukun, Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw, Coen and Lockhart River.
• Works within a multidisciplinary allied health team and provides culturally responsive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Outreach is supported by virtual care to reach Cape York communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services across the lifespan in remote Cape York communities.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, local services and external providers.
• Provide holistic, culturally responsive care in outreach settings.
• Balance face-to-face outreach with virtual care to improve health outcomes.

Job description

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Cairns, QLD, is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for the Cape York Outreach. The role is based in Cairns with regular outreach to Cape York communities, providing occupational therapy across the lifespan within a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver culturally responsive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, combining face-to-face outreach with virtual care, and enjoy benefits, development opportunities, and a lifestyle