The Allied Health Services team are seeking an Allied Health Assistant who has a passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality support.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to support healthcare professionals and contribute to patient care in a friendly, community-focused environment.

Emerald is a vibrant town in the Central Highlands, famous for its emerald gemstones and mining history. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, it offers outdoor adventures and a friendly community vibe.

If you're looking to make a positive impact and grow your career in allied health, we encourage you to apply!

Job details

About us:

Allied health plays an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. Allied health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues, and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The allied health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development.

The Central Highlands Allied Health Service comprises of 7 clinical departments: Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology. 

About the role:

Contribute to patient care as part of the Allied Health team for Central Highlands by providing clinical support tasks under the direction and supervision of an allied health professional.

About you:

• A relevant qualification (i.e. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent) would be well regarded.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $65,703 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $34.53 - $36.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5H657179

Applications close: Thursday, 11 September 2025

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Further information

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

This position will be filled in accordance with the Health Practitioner and Dental Officers (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 3) 2019.

Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CH5H657179 - Allied Health Assistant (PDF, 337KB)
  Role Description