Job details

About the work unit / facility

The Rural Allied Health team within Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) delivers high-quality, culturally responsive care across Ingham, Ayr, Charters Towers and Palm Island. This multidisciplinary team provides profession-specific services in Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology, ensuring northern Queenslanders receive care closer to home.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering world-class care across rural and regional communities.
• Career Growth: Access to mentoring, supervision, and development pathways for new graduates.
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative team that values cultural safety and inclusion.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements and the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $3030-00 – $4453.50 per fortnight (HP3).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

This identified graduate opportunity is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professionals in Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Speech Pathology, and Occupational Therapy. You will work across rural THHS sites, delivering culturally safe, patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role supports professional development, cultural mentoring, and career progression in a supportive environment. Please see the attached link for more information about this opportunity.

Allied health First Nations new graduate pathway | Careers

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification and registration with AHPRA or professional association.
• Identification as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (identified position).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Blue Card (working with children check).
• Evidence of vaccination against VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
• Ability to work across THHS sites and contribute to weekend/on-call services.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Anneke Wake on (07) 4433 4151.

Closing Date: Sunday, 16 November 2025.

Submit your application via https://www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV667603, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.

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.

• HP3 Allied Health First Nations Graduate New Position (Word, 1.99MB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Evidence of Attribute - Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles (PDF, 249KB)
  Application Kit