
Occupational Therapist (HHOT)
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Posted 1 day ago
About the work unit / facility:
Homeless Health Outreach Team
The HHOT provides mental health and dual diagnosis services to individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. The team works across crisis accommodation, shelters, and rehabilitation settings, offering outreach and shared care with other homelessness agencies.
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence
Townsville HHS delivers high-quality, evidence-based care across 21 facilities, including the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia.
Career Growth
As a teaching hospital, Townsville HHS supports ongoing professional development, supervision, and opportunities for advancement.
Supportive Culture
Work within a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, diversity, and cultural safety.
Work/Life Balance
Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in Townsville, with flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $3030.00 to $4453.50 p.f. (HP3)
- Annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments, case management, and interventions. Provide clinical education and contribute to service development within a supportive team.
All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
Requirements:
- Mandatory: Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Class C driver's licence required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease Risk Role. VPD compliance mandatory.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion please contact:
Rachel Hilton on (07) 4433 9480.
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October 2025.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV657492
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About Townsville Hospital and Health Service
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.
The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.
The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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