We call ourselves the dream team! Our workplace is friendly and supportive, but will also challenge you to grow and learn new skills. We are dedicated to being a great team and are very proud to have been awarded as an Employer of Choice here in Tasmania.

We currently have the following vacancies available:

Leading Therapist in Hand Therapy
Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)

See our below information:

Leading Therapist

Lead. Inspire. Grow. Your Next Step in Hand Therapy Starts Here.

Are you a hand and upper limb therapist with some experience under your belt and ready for the next stage of your career?
Are you currently in a leadership role or wanting to emerge into this space but need the right opportunity? We see you!

At Health Nest, we know that great leadership doesn’t happen by accident—it happens with the right support, the right environment, and the time to do it properly.

We’re looking for a Leading Therapist to join our Launceston-based clinic, someone who wants to balance clinical work with leadership—mentoring others, creating impact, and shaping the future of our practice.

This is not just another clinical role. It’s a chance to step up, lead, and grow your career while still keeping a hand in the work you love.

What Makes This Role Different?

✅ We pay good money. Your skills, experience, and leadership are valuable—so we make sure you’re rewarded for them (and we won’t hassle you about your ‘billable hours’)
✅ We leave on time. Work-life balance is real here, not just a cool word.
✅ Step Into Leadership – You’ll have dedicated time for leadership responsibilities, without carrying a full clinical caseload.
✅ Mentoring for You – We’ll support your leadership growth with mentoring and professional development, helping you build confidence in your leadership role.
✅ A Ready-Made Dream Team – You’ll walk into a beautiful, supportive team of therapists and client coordinators who are ready to welcome you.
✅ Fun & Creative Growth Projects – Bring your ideas to life as we innovate and expand our services.
✅ Employer of Choice Award – We’ve been officially recognised for creating a great workplace where people love to be.

Who We’re Looking For:

🌱 An experienced occupational therapist in hand and upper limb therapy, ready to step up in leadership.
🫶 A nurturer who enjoys helping others grow and seeing them succeed.
🎯 A driven individual who thrives on a supported challenge—someone who still enjoys treating patients but is excited to contribute at a higher level.
💡 A strategic, creative thinker—someone who loves solving problems, refining systems, and driving innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

🔹 Leading & mentoring and assisting with creating a supportive, growth-focused culture.
🔹 Treating a caseload of clients, but with the time and flexibility to focus on leadership tasks.
🔹 Shaping the clinic’s growth, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to our services.
🔹 Helping refine systems & processes, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
🔹 Receiving mentoring and leadership development—so you feel supported as you step into this role.

The Caseload & Clients? You’ll Love It.

💙 A fantastic mix of work—all the good things you’d want in a caseload.
💙 Clients who are genuinely great people—motivated, engaged, and appreciative of expert care.

We Know Moving Can Feel Hard. We’re Here to Help.

We get it—making a move, leaving behind what’s familiar, and stepping into something new is exciting but full of ‘what ifs’.

Here’s what you should know:
🏡 We offer relocation assistance—so you’re not figuring it out alone.
💬 Our team understands what it’s like to move—many of us have done it, and we’ll help make the transition easier.
🌿 Tasmania is an incredible place to live and work—stunning scenery, a thriving health community, and a perfect balance of career and lifestyle.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to create the career and life you’ve been looking for.

How to apply:

Take a leap! Give it a go. If the above sings to you – take a brave step forward and get your application in to us!

To apply, there are two things you need to do:

1. Send an email to Amy Geach and attach a cover letter telling us why you would love to be part of the Health Nest team in this role, and an updated copy of your resume. The email for Amy is amy@healthnest.com.au

2. Find out your personality type by taking the quiz and send Amy your answer with your application. We don't use this to rule anyone out, as we believe all personality types have strengths and weaknesses. We use this information to get to know you more. You can click here to access the quiz: https://www.16personalities.com/

Once we receive your application, we will be in contact with you.

Applications are open now. We will interview as applications are received so don't hold back if your gut is telling you to apply!

Something on your mind or want to talk through it first?

No problem at all. Send an email to Amy at amy@healthnest.com.au and she'll reach out to you. An initial chat is a great way to find out if the job is suitable, if there is room for you to grow in the right direction and to ask any questions (and no stress, we value confidentiality, so no one needs to know).

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Hand Therapist

(Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)

We are looking for someone special to join our team and it might be you! (or someone you know.... pass it along!)

This position WOULD BE A GREAT MATCH for you if:

You are looking for a career in hand and upper limb therapy that allows you to grow for the long term
You love working in hand therapy and client outcomes light you up
You like problem solving in assessments
Making splints is your jam, and you enjoy being creative in therapy sessions
You enjoy being around clients and welcome them with a big smile

You don’t mind rolling up your sleeves and being part of a great team

You love efficiency and have the initiative to get things done when you see they are needed
You value yourself as a person. You are humble and kind and honesty is important to you.

We are looking for a therapist who has some hand and upper limb therapy experience already - maybe you have completed a university placement in hand therapy, or been working where you have had some exposure to a hand therapy role, or... maybe you have been putting yourself through hand therapy courses waiting for the right job to come up? We have leadership opportunities for those wanting to step into something more.

We are keen for someone with good skills in splinting and skills to assess and treat a variety of hand injuries and conditions. You will get the opportunity to work closely with local plastic and orthopaedic surgeons and local GPs, and be part of a small business that is growing. We are based in Launceston, Tasmania and we value our staff, their time, and their skills. We are looking for someone to mentor and train who also wants to grow. We promise a workplace that will challenge and stretch you as well as care and support you. We are a determined and driven team but we also know how to have fun.  

Ideally we are looking for someone who is available full time, however if you are looking to return to work after having children and school hours suits you better, or you can’t quite commit to full time at the moment because you are studying or care for someone,  please still apply as we are happy to be flexible for the right person. 

Perks of the job include:

Free and wide-ranging training opportunities with yearly training allowance

Regular internal in-services and mentoring for clinical skill development
Opportunity to be involved in additional activities such as research, teaching and developing additional services for the practice.
Comprehensive support from our friendly administration team

Flexibility with working hours to suit your lifestyle

Benefit from our Team Happiness Program - it's important to us that our people are happy at work

The opportunity to be part of something special  - helping people who are recovering from injury and helping our team and business to grow

About Us

We are a team dedicated to providing therapy services to assist people to recover from injury, manage their condition, reduce pain and symptoms, and return to the activities they love. Our vision is to provide therapy that our clients and referrers can rely on, and we are on a mission to build a team of health professionals who can educate, support and care for our clients.
We are a small friendly team, and a place where you will be valued. We are winners of the Employer of Choice awards in Launceston…. We really are a great place to work. You won’t feel like a number and everyone in our workplace is treated with the same respect.
Salary is negotiable for the right candidate and we pay above award wages.