Job details

About the work unit

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service is preparing to commence rural Computed Tomography (CT) services. The Senior Allied Health Project Officer will use high-level health-industry knowledge and skills that supports project initiation, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies to plan and deliver key aspects of these new services.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence 

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $4912.70 to $5286.40 p.f. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Key objectives of the role include:

• Developing and operationalising a rural CT service implementation plan.
• Developing and implementing a training plan to support the rural CT service.
• Developing and operationalising a work model for rural medical imaging services supported by both new and existing onsite clinicians and clinical support functions, and a hub-and-spoke model supported by Townsville University Hospital Medical Imaging Department
• Supporting recruitment processes across a range of roles.
• Establishing Medical Imaging Assistant roles with Licenced Operator (XO) capabilities in CT services.
• Supporting coordination and change management associated with new CT services across service groups/ divisions.

Requirements:

• Tertiary Degree qualification (or equivalent) in Medical Imaging from a recognised tertiary institution which will allow registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Possession of a current “Radiation Use Licence” issued by Queensland Health – Radiation Health is mandatory.
• Possession of a C-class motor vehicle licence may be required.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome: Claire Hession on (07) 4433 4153.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV647795

Applications close: Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• HP4 Senior Project Officer (Rural CT) TBA (Word, 387KB)
  Role Description
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit