Description
Location: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Cairns
Remuneration: Comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 per annum employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%)
Permanent Full-Time | Cairns based with outreach to Cape York communities
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Emily Witten, 0474 700 417 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
About the role
This role provides generalist physiotherapy services to remote Cape York communities as part of a multidisciplinary Allied Health Outreach Team. You will deliver culturally responsive care across the lifespan, working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, allied health professionals and partner organisations. Services are delivered through a combination of outreach travel, including regular flights from Cairns, and virtual care.
Why Torres and Cape HHS?
As an Allied Health 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.
Salary and Benefits
- Base salary comprising between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
Life in Cairns
- Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
- 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.
Discover more by reading the role description attached.
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Enquiries: Emily Witten, 0474 700 417
Job Ad Reference: QLD-TC692764
Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC692764
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
