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Allied Health Rural Generalist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) - All


Company : Mackay Hospital and Health Service


Location : Mackay, Australia


Created : 2025-06-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.Role detailsThe Allied Health Hinterland team are seeking applications for an Allied Health Rural Generalist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) to join their team on a temporary basis. The position can be based at any of the Hinterland Facilities - Clermont, Dysart or Moranbah.How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Your opportunityTo work as a member of a multidisciplinary & trans-disciplinary Allied Health team, delivering clinical services to clients in the Mackay HHSs Hinterland, covering a range of clinical conditions, complexity and age groups.This rural generalist position operates within a Professional Skill-Sharing and Delegation model of care by providing and participating in supervision and training in the use of skill-shared and delegated clinical tasks and by delivering an expanded scope of clinical practice.The team provide clinical care in person, via tele-heath and outreach throughout the Mackay HHS Hinterland. In certain circumstances overnight accommodation may be necessary.About The TeamThe Allied Health Hinterland Team provides clinical care in person, via tele-heath and outreach throughout the Mackay HHS Hinterland which encompasses Dysart, Clermont & Moranbah.Allied Health Assistants are utilised at each site through delegation. By delegating safely and effectively, clinicians work to the top of their scope, thereby optimising patient centred care, workforce capacity and service outcomes. In certain circumstances overnight accommodation may be necessary.About Our Hospital And Health ServiceMackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.Some Of Our Great Benefits On OfferCompetitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsA diverse work cultureCareer developmentProfessional development opportunitiesEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportOccupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support #J-18808-Ljbffr