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Allied Health Team Leader
Child Development Service, Women’s and Children's Service Group, THHS
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an Allied Health Team Leader to join the team within Child Development Services at the Kirwan Health Campus on a Permanent full-time basis. Child Development Service (CDS) is a multidisciplinary community-based allied health team that provides transdisciplinary paediatric allied health assessment services to children and young people with complex developmental delays/differences. |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV649940 |
| Closing date | 05-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time, 76 hours p.f. |
| Contact person | Carly Hislop |
| Contact details | 07 4433 9074 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.
Career Growth and Development
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.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
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: $144,991 to $151,289 p.a. (HP5)
- 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 purpose of this position is to provide operational management and strategic leadership for an interprofessional team of health professionals in Child Development Service.
These responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing Child Development services (including services of a complex nature). Including the provision of operational advice to Women's and Children's Service Group.
- Providing multidisciplinary allied health professional leadership to Child Development Service clinicians.
Requirements:
- Proof of qualification (Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Physiotherapist or Speech Pathologist) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association..
- Possession of C motor vehicle license.
- Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants (non-AHPRA registered – Speech Pathologist and Social Work) 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 (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries are welcome; Carly Hislop on (07) 4433 9074.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV649940
Applications close: Tuesday, 5 August 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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HP5 Allied Health Team Leader (Child Development) 30497139 (Word, 385KB)
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
