*About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.
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.
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.
Salary range: $ $69.55 p.h. (HP4)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
Add in about flexible working arrangements if applicable to role or hiring manager
About your opportunity
This role is the perfect opportunity for a motivated clinician looking for a new challenge or progression in their career, who possess a high level of experience working in the areas of acute Paediatrics including Burns management, Feeding Clinic, Growth and Development Clinic, and Paediatric Intensive Care Service to patients within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
This opportunity is a recently established role working within acute Paediatrics. The role is responsible for the provision of high-level clinical services for patients including initiating and leading service improvement, research, and quality activities.
You will be working in a supportive and friendly department where autonomy and innovation are highly valued, and ongoing learning and professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported.
Requirements:
The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Occupational Therapy, and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Roster: This position is required to work an extended hour roster as part of a seven day service (including weekends and public holidays)
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries: Kristie Cooper on
Applications close: 25/08/2025
Please download the Role Description.
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