Apply your mobility aid expertise at Queensland’s Leading Spinal Injuries Service

Help spinal injury patients regain independence through expert mobility support.

Job details

Your new role:

This position provides advanced clinical and technical support to allied health professionals within the Spinal Injuries Unit to enhance patient mobility and rehabilitation outcomes. You will:

• Perform delegated advanced clinical support tasks including posture and seating setup for manual and powered wheelchairs
• Adjust, maintain and manage fleets of mobility aids and accessories (backrests, cushions, headrests and components)
• Coordinate equipment procurement, stock control and inventory systems (including S4HANA)
• Provide education to patients and staff on safe mobility aid use and adjustment
• Support and mentor clinical assistants and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

About you:

We are seeking a technically capable and patient-focused Allied Health Assistant who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment.  You have:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant (or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of mobility aids and proficiency with tools (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to work within scope of practice under allied health supervision
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate patients and liaise with stakeholders
• Strong time management skills and commitment to patient safety and service excellence

What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About the Spinal Injuries Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital

The Queensland Spinal Injuries Unit is a 40-bed unit servicing all of Queensland. It is situated at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, in close proximity to all other acute medical services that are required to successfully manage a person with spinal cord injuries. Rehabilitation services are provided by an experienced multi-disciplinary professional team. It is the only Spinal Injuries Unit in Queensland. It provides a unique service being the only Spinal Injuries Unit in Australia that provides acute care, primary rehabilitation, transitional rehabilitation, outpatient services and outreach services from the one facility.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are Metro South Health:

We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.

We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.

We are better together.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• MS03676075 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application essentials - things you need to know (PDF)
  
  We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF)