Senior Physiotherapist - Cape York Outreach (Cairns)

Temporary Full Time for various periods of leave relief over the next 12 months!

GIVE US A CALL - The hiring manager Emily Witten, 0474 700 *** would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.

Tell me more...This role with the Cape York outreach team delivers innovative services to the central Cape York communities of Aurukun, Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw, Coen and Lockhart River. This role is rural generalist in nature, working across the lifespan, within a multi-disciplinary team. You will work under the direction of an Allied Health Manager and your team will include a speech pathologist, occupational therapist, social worker, dietitian and podiatrist. You will have the opportunity to deliver transdisciplinary services within a skill sharing framework. 

Professional and personal motivators!

As an professional working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $4,912.70 - $5,286.40 per fortnight – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
• Choose Cairns for your next career move
• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
• Rich Indigenous Culture
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.