Occupational Therapist - Backfill

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle

Build your Occupational Therapy career in Townsville, supporting clients across the North West while enjoying a lifestyle filled with adventure, community and wide-open spaces.

You’ll join a supportive multidisciplinary allied health team where you can broaden your clinical skills, work across a diverse caseload and make a meaningful difference to people living in rural and remote communities.

We’re open to full-time or part-time arrangements for the right candidate. This is a maternity leave backfill position until January 2028, with Monday to Friday hours and no regular weekend work with potential extension.

The role includes regular outreach travel to surrounding communities, with overnight stays as required depending on service needs. Travel may involve driving or small plane flights, with travel completed during work hours where possible. Any required after-hours travel is supported through time in lieu, and a work vehicle is provided.

Benefits

• Salary from $82,858 to $105,893 + 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 OT services across a diverse community caseload
• Support children, adults and older people to achieve meaningful outcomes
• Complete functional, cognitive, developmental and environmental assessments
• Recommend equipment, home modifications and intervention strategies
• Provide outreach services across regional and remote communities

Skills and experience

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
• Current AHPRA registration or eligibility to obtain
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Experience in community, disability, NDIS, aged care or paediatrics is valued

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 Thomas Norton at Thomas.norton@nwrh.com.au.

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.