Ready for a role where your Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance comes into play?

Set in the rural town of Biloela, where connection counts and your impact is visible, this position places you at the centre of meaningful care. You’ll support people with complex needs through hands-on assessments, tailored treatments and empowering education, helping them build independence and confidence close to home.

From coordinating clinical tasks and mentoring others to driving quality improvement and contributing to research, you’ll grow your skills while strengthening services in a community that genuinely values what you do. If you’re ready for variety, responsibility and the kind of professional fulfilment only rural practice can offer, this is your moment to step forward.

Job details

About us:

The Gladstone and Banana Allied Health Clinical Network consists of six on site Health Practitioner professions: Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology and Social Work. In addition to the generalist services provided, the Allied Health professions provide two targeted service areas, namely developmental paediatrics and cancer care. Senior Allied Health Clinicians have regular contact with senior staff within the hospital and across Central Queensland Health (CQ Health). Regular communication occurs with the professional seniors and the Allied Health Team Leader - Banana.

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About the role:

The Advanced Allied Health Assistant works as a member of the Banana Allied Health Team, providing acute and subacute care to inpatients of the Biloela Hospital and outreach Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) facilities, as well as outpatient and community patients. Care is supported through the provision of clinical support tasks under the direction and supervision of an Allied Health Professional. In this role you will:

• Contribute to consumer care by providing advanced clinical support tasks delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of a health professional.
• Support, mentor and supervise less experienced Allied Health Assistants.
• Work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team, delivering clinical services to consumers in the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services area, covering a range of clinical conditions and complexity.

About you:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent is mandatory for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced knowledge in allied health, such as knowledge of the healthcare system, advanced computer literacy, medical terminology, general medical conditions and basic anatomy.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the need to communicate, supervise and liaise effectively, with an understanding of the scope of practice in a complex and demanding work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and evaluate quality improvement activities under the guidance of an Allied Health Professional.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $92,813 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $38.36 - $41.06 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA6B676392

Applications close: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

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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.

This position will be filled in accordance with the Health Practitioner and Dental Officers (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 3) 2019.

Documents

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

• BA6B676392 - Advanced Allied Health Assistant (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)