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Older Persons Community Service, Medical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
Summary
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV686053 |
| Closing date | 05-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Susan Tench |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 8910 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
THHS Single Assessment Organisation, Older Persons Services, Medical Service Group / Kirwan Health Campus, Townsville
About your opportunity
The Single Aged Care Assessment System is a multi-disciplinary team providing assessment services to older Queenslanders in the community. The assessment system aims to simplify and improve access to aged care services. The assessment framework is designed to streamline the assessment process and enhance the overall experience for our older Queenslanders.
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 and a relaxed lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $79,272 to $88,158 p.a. (AO3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Mandatory requirement of a Certificate III in Home Care or Aged Care or equivalent work experience.
- Highly desirable a Certificate IV in Health Service Assistance/Allied Health Assistance.
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
- Attend and complete all mandatory training as outlined in the National Training Strategy 2023.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Susan Tench on (07) 4433 8910.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686053
Applications close: Sunday, 5 July 2026
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
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