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Allied Health Workforce Development Officer
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2604680656 |
| Closing date | 30-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Louise Van Every |
| Contact details | (07) 4616 5721 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As an Allied Health Workforce Development Officer, you'll play a key role in strengthening how allied health services support patients and communities across Darling Downs. By improving workforce capability, sustainability and service design, you'll help teams deliver high‑quality care where it's needed most. From shaping future‑focused workforce strategies to partnering with senior leaders, your work will have a visible, lasting impact.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Designing and leading workforce initiatives that improve service sustainability, capability and patient outcomes
- Partnering with allied health leaders to support service redesign, change and innovation across multiple professions
- Translating data, evidence and research into practical workforce solutions and development pathways
- Leading projects that influence how allied health services grow, adapt and thrive across diverse settings
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who sees the bigger picture and knows how to bring people along with you. You lead with compassion, communicate with integrity, and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo when it leads to better outcomes. What motivates you isn't just delivery — it's knowing your work strengthens teams, supports clinicians, and improves care for communities across the region. You'll feel proud seeing ideas turn into action and lasting change.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Registration or membership with a recognised allied health professional body
- Experience applying workforce, service or system‑level thinking within complex health environments
- Highly developed communication skills to influence, negotiate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Confidence leading projects, change or cross‑disciplinary initiatives
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in regional or rural health settings and/or postgraduate study or advanced training in leadership, workforce or service improvement.
Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health — compassion, dignity, integrity, innovation and courage — using them to create meaningful, sustainable impact for our workforce and community.
This role is about shaping the future of allied health while living our values and making a difference that lasts.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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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.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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