Vacancies
We're excited to offer new opportunities for our members to get involved and help shape the future of hand therapy.
We have a variety of volunteer roles available as follows.
If you would like to volunteer but the role you would like is not advertised, contact us and we will waitlist you for when a position becomes available.
Credentialing Council – Physiotherapy academic
The Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) is seeking expressions of interest for a Physiotherapist with academic experience and expertise to serve on the Credentialing Council.
The purpose of the Council is to support the highest level of clinical competence in hand therapy practice to advance patient outcomes through a formal credentialing process. It aims:
- To recognise and award a credential to occupational therapists and physiotherapists assessed at a post-graduate level of advanced professional knowledge, skills, and competence.
- To advance and refine the accreditation of practitioners to meet the evolving needs of members, employers, and the industry.
- To serve the public and the hand therapy community by maintaining high standards in hand therapy practice.
The Council comprises up to nine members, including two academic positions filled by one occupational therapist and one physiotherapist.
This role requires attendance at six online meetings per year. Meetings are approximately two hours in duration.
Members of the Council are volunteers and are paid a small honorarium for each meeting they attend.
Category 3 Contributions to the profession apply for reaccreditation purposes.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter indicating why the role is of interest and what you can bring to the role, with your CV, to Wendy Rowland by Thursday, 30 July 2026.
For further information:
Terms of Reference (currently under review) at this link >
Contact Wendy Rowland by email Contact us > Please advise if you would like Wendy to phone you.
Credentialing Council - AHT with mentoring experience
The Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) is seeking expressions of interest for an Accredited Hand Therapist with current mentorship experience or who has been a mentor in the last two years at the time of appointment to the Council to serve on the Credentialing Council.
The purpose of the Council is to support the highest level of clinical competence in hand therapy practice to advance patient outcomes through a formal credentialing process. It aims:
To recognise and award a credential to occupational therapists and physiotherapists assessed at a post-graduate level of advanced professional knowledge, skills, and competence.
To advance and refine the accreditation of practitioners to meet the evolving needs of members, employers, and the industry.
To serve the public and the hand therapy community by maintaining high standards in hand therapy practice.
The Council comprises up to nine members, including two academic positions filled by one occupational therapist and one physiotherapist.
This role requires attendance at six online meetings per year. Meetings are approximately two hours in duration.
Members of the Council are volunteers and are paid a small honorarium for each meeting they attend.
Category 3 Contributions to the profession apply for reaccreditation purposes.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter indicating why the role is of interest and what you can bring to the role, with your CV, to Wendy Rowland by Thursday, 30 July 2026.
For further information:
Terms of Reference (currently under review) at this link >
Contact Wendy Rowland by email Contact us > Please advise if you would like Wendy to phone you.
ADVOCACY COMMITTEES
Nominations for vacancies on the state and national committees close in October for the following year.
The advocacy committee meet four times a year, with occasional requests for input on consultations or matters affecting members.
Please find more information in the following documents:
Terms of Reference – National Advocacy Committee
Terms of Reference – State Advocacy Committee
Role Description – Committee Chair
Contributions to the profession hours apply.
If you are interested, please Contact us
FINGERPRINT EDITOR
Oversee and curate our member publication.
For more information, please refer to Role description – FingerPrint Co-editor
WA DIVISION REPRESENTATIVE
Each State and Territory in Australia has a dedicated group of volunteers (Division Coordinators) who coordinate local face-to-face events for new and existing members, as well as for non-members of our community who want to learn a little more about the world of hand therapy. These events are also commonly available via online (Zoom meeting) access to ensure we can connect with our rural and remote therapists. These events aim to combine education and friendship and are usually held in the evenings throughout the year or on weekends.
To apply: Contact us