Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Temporary Full Time (Commencing ASAP until 28 December 2025)

Working with us

• Base salary ranges between $68,471 and $77,832 p.a. (CA3).
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Annaual Leave and Sick Leave accrual.

In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

The Allied Health Assistant provides clinical and program support to the staff of the Allied Health Department, as required. This will be achieved through a close working relationship with the senior staff and clinical service providers attached to the department.

Providing a defined range of treatments as prescribed by the Allied Health Professional and work under their general supervision, including the use of decision support tools, clinical pathways and guidelines.

Contributing to patient records according to organisational and legal requirements as per the Allied Health Delegation Framework.

Assisting in preparation of assessment, treatment and clinical processes for patients including intake of referrals, management of referrals and medical charts.

Requirements

• Possession of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) certificates/qualifications or progression towards completion would be highly desirable.
• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI658028

Contact: Benjamin Bartsch on 07 4744 4447.

Applications close: Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

Further information

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

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MI658028 Allied Health Assistant RD (PDF, 482KB)
  Role Description