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The Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) is the national peak body for Hand Therapy in Australia.
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If you are looking for a job, please scroll down for a list of job vacancies.

 

Advertising a job?

If you have a job to advertise, please read the information below.

Where will my advertisement be circulated?

Your advertisement will be emailed to 3600 hand therapy practitioners within the AHTA's weekly eNEWS. Of these 3600 practitioners, 960 are members, and the remaining are non-members interested in hand therapy.

Your advertisements will also be posted to the Hand Therapy Jobs Facebook page.

 

 

When will my advertisement be circulated?

Your advertisement will be circulated when payment clears AHTA's bank account.

If you are hurrying to advertise, please pay by credit card.

If paying by direct debit, expect a delay of several days as the funds must clear first.

When payment has cleared, your advertisement will be circulated within three business days.

 

What is the cost to advertise?

Non-members/organisations $355 inc GST 

Associate and AHT Members $230 inc GST 

Please note that our fees are set by who pays the bill.  Members-only prices are for private practice owners (AHTA Members) to employ staff. Organisations with members working for them should select the non-member/organisation option. Your advert will not be published if the incorrect rate is purchased.

Your advertisement will be 'active' for 30 days. If you need longer than 30 days, you must renew your advertisement or create a new one.

How do I place an advertisement?

To place an advertisement, you need an account. 

Step 1. If you have an account or are a member, please ensure you are logged in before going to Step 2.

Step 2. Complete Submit a Job Vacancy.

How do I pay?

Once you have completed the Advertising Form (step 2 above), you will be directed to our online store, where you can make a payment. 

If you have closed the browser and wish to return to pay for the job advertisement, you can do so at this link. 

 

 

 

Looking for a trained practitioner?

Looking for a trained practitioner?

We can help!

This 12-month program offers a unique opportunity for practice owners and health services to train early career therapists. With minimal supervision and training time commitment from the employer, this program is a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional on-the-job training.  

Program intakes are in January, April, July and October.

If you're interested in connecting with our early career therapists from various states/ territories keen on completing the Early Career Fellowship in Hand Therapy, submit an enquiry below, and we'll facilitate the connection.
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Northern Health - Hand Therapy Practitioner - Grade 2 - Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
Location: Victoria Applications Open:31 March 2026
Applications Close:17 April 2026

Northern Health

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 2 Hand Therapy practitioners – Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join the Hand Therapy team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join the hand therapy team at Northern Health. This role is responsible for the provision of expert assessment and treatment to clients referred to hand therapy following injury or surgery. This position is ongoing full time with a monthly Accrued Day Off. Job share or part-time may be considered.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Experience and good working knowledge of the role of Hand Therapy in the acute hospital environment (or similar).
  • Specialist postgraduate training and/or experience in Plastics/Hand Therapy, with 2 years of relevant clinical practice including management of acute hand trauma.
  • Well informed of current developments in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and Hand Therapy.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and part of a team.
  • Committed to life-long learning and development.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Hand Therapy Clinical Leaders - Simone Cariss on 0427 130 190 or Fiona Moate on 0428 257 401

Applications close 17 April 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.
 
Vacancy Contact Details
Contact: Simone Cariss
Email: Simone.Cariss@nh.org.au
Phone: 0428 257 401
 
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