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Therapy Assistant (Needle, Syringe Program)
Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Service, Mental Health Service Group, North Ward
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Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Non Standard Hours |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | CA3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV647984 |
| Closing date | 24-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Casual - Non Standard Hours |
| Contact person | Marta Bogacz-O'Malley |
| Contact details | 07 4433 9600 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $43.16 to $45.37 p.h. (CA3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The aim of the Queensland Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) is to reduce the harms associated with injecting drug use whilst not condoning drug use. The NSP aims to reduce the transmission of blood borne viruses such as hepatitis C (HCV), hepatitis B (HBV), HIV and injecting related injury and disease.
The purpose of the role is to minimize harm by improving access to sterile injecting equipment and the provision of quality health information and brief interventions for behaviour change.
Requirements:
- Desirable: Possess an Australian Qualification Framework Certificate III in Health or Community Services or working towards same. The course must be completed within 18 months of position commencement.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a class “C” motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.
- Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries are welcome please contact:
Marta Bogacz-O'Malley on (07) 4433 9600.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV647984
Applications close: Thursday, 24 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.
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CA3 Therapy Assistant (Needle,Syringe Program) 30484344 (Word, 1.28MB)
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
