Current Vacancies!

This is where your new chapter beings. Welcome.

Below you will find information on our current vacancies. Scroll down to find the job you might be interested in.

Not sure what you are after? - We get it. Change can be hard. If you want to book a no-pressure chat with me (Amy - aka boss!), then please reach out to me via the forms below.

Oh.... we also just won the CareSuper Business Excellence award in Education and Training! AND... were finalists in Exceptional Workplace! We have also been awarded Employer of Choice in Tassie - we don't just write fancy words in our job ads, we really mean what we say.

Hand Therapist

(Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)

Perfect for people who know they want to get into hand therapy OR advance their hand therapy career in a new setting.

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? Already have some good experience in your career so far? We love that too and are happy to nurture and grow your career. 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 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
Join in our Growth Check-ins.... quarterly chats for goal setting and being seen and heard.

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.

Why regional is awesome (and why we love it)

Living and working in Launceston gives you something pretty special: the chance to grow your career in a place where connection and community come naturally. You’ll know your clients and colleagues well, and you’ll get to work closely with local surgeons and referrers who value strong relationships.

Outside of the clinic, Tassie makes it easy to recharge. Think weekend walks in stunning national parks, fresh local produce and markets, and a creative, welcoming community. Launceston is a place where you can build a meaningful career and enjoy a lifestyle that’s balanced, beautiful, and full of opportunity.

How to apply for our hand therapy position:

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!

Applications are open until 3rd October 2025

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

1. Send an email to Amy Geach (the boss!) 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. Send your application to amy@healthnest.com.au

If you have questions, please also reach out and ask away.

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

Super easy!

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

No problem at all. Drop an email to Amy at amy@healthnest.com.au indicating you want to book a time to learn more and ask questions. 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).

Trainee in Business Administration

This is a position that would involve joining our admin team and being on the front desk at our clinic in Launceston. This is the hub of our practice and we need someone with great customer service and a calling to be helpful and organised. In this role you would be supporting both clients and therapists to ensure everyone is feeling looked after. We are on the search for someone pretty amazing. We are looking for someone who is hard working, a delight to be around, and someone who is friendly and honest.

This position is suited to you if you’re available to work full time. We will consider part time for the right person, so still apply if you think you would be a great option for us. Throw your hat in the ring - you never know!

This position would be a great match for you if:

✔ You are looking for a career that allows you to grow for the long term

✔ You don’t mind rolling up your sleeves and doing a bit of hard work

✔ You are happy to follow systems and procedures to ensure consistency in your work

✔ You love efficiency and have the initiative to get things done when you see they are needed

✔ You are keen to engage in more training as needed and are keen to grow into the best version of yourself

✔ You are good at data entry, writing emails, formatting word documents and working on the computer

✔ You don’t mind talking on the phone. You are happy to handle inbound and outbound calls to our wonderful clients & referrers.

✔ You have a 'can do' attitude that tells us you won’t shy away from difficult tasks and you are happy to help out in a multitude of areas to help grow our business.

✔ You are thorough and avoid cutting corners, and are happy to ask questions if you need help or further direction.

✔ You value yourself as a person. You are humble and kind and honesty is important to you.

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 don't take ourselves too serious. We value career growth, and will make sure you have opportunities in the future to spread your wings within our workplace.

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.

If you have questions, please also reach out and ask away.

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

Applications close at 5pm Friday 12 September (I know! - no time to over think it - get your application in if you are keen!).