Come for the life experience, stay for the Lifestyle
Build your paediatric Occupational Therapy career in our Townsville clinic. You’ll join a passionate multidisciplinary allied health team, providing clinical leadership and support to clinicians while working alongside experienced professionals across the service. This role offers the opportunity to lead paediatric OT service delivery, provide mentoring and guidance, and support the ongoing growth of evidence-based practice.
We’re flexible on what this role looks like for the right candidate, with full-time or part-time options available on either a permanent basis or a fixed-term contract. You’ll manage complex cases, collaborate with families, schools, allied health teams and community stakeholders, and help shape positive outcomes for children and their families. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting quality paediatric services across Townsville and surrounding communities through regular outreach travel.
Benefits
- Salary from $105,893 – $111,161 + super (Pro-rata for part-time) based on experience
- Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900 to help maximise your take home pay;
- 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
- Continuous Professional Development: Up to 10 days of paid professional development leave each financial year, supporting learning aligned with your role and career development.
- Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks) and Paid Partner Leave (3 weeks);
- EAP for you and your family;
- External monthly supervision benefits;
- Flexible work options including part-time, compressed hours, job sharing and flexible start/finish times.
- Have your birthday off on us!
- Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!)
About the role
- Deliver advanced paediatric Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions
- Support children and families to achieve meaningful goals
- Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and supervision to clinicians
- Guide complex cases and promote best practice care
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and governance
- Provide outreach services across regional and remote communities, travelling by fleet vehicle or small aircraft as required, with travel, accommodation and meals covered by NWRH.
Skills & experience
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- Paediatric Occupational Therapy experience
- Current Australian C Class Driver’s Licence and work rights
About the region
Located in sunny North Queensland, Townsville offers the perfect balance of coastal lifestyle, career opportunities, and vibrant community living. Enjoy beautiful beaches, national parks, year-round outdoor activities, and a growing regional city with excellent amenities. With a relaxed lifestyle and strong connection to nature, Townsville is a great place to live, work, and make a meaningful impact.
How to apply
Think you're a good fit? We'd love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' to join NWRH today.
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Please Note
NWRH is committed to child safety. All roles require pre-employment screening, including referee checks, a current Blue Card, Australian Federal Police check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement
