At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide physiotherapy services to remote Cape York communities and deliver culturally responsive care.
- Company: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, known for its supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation contributions, annual leave loading, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a rich Indigenous culture and stunning natural landscapes while growing as a health professional.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in diverse communities while enjoying a unique lifestyle in Cairns.
- Qualifications: Experience in physiotherapy and ability to work collaboratively with health professionals.
The predicted salary is between 128169 - 137918 $ per year.
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
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
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- 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.
Enquiries: Emily Witten, 0474 700 417
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
Senior Physiotherapist – Cairns employer: Torres and Cape Hospital & Health Service
Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that offers Senior Physiotherapists a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in remote Cape York communities. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive remuneration, and a supportive work culture, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while experiencing the rich Indigenous culture and stunning natural beauty of Cairns. The combination of outreach travel and virtual care allows for a diverse and rewarding work experience, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment.
Contact Details:
Torres and Cape Hospital & Health Service Recruitment Team
