Study. Support. Serve. Build your Allied Health career in Cairns, Cooktown, Thursday Island or Weipa

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 Allied Health Cadet | Temporary Part Time (38 hrs per fortnight) 

📍 Location: Cairns, Cooktown, Thursday Island or Weipa

Cadets undertake a six-week rotation within the calendar year, scheduled to align with university placement requirements and fit around full-time study commitments.

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Georgia Bayford, 0472 545 354 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Tell me more…

Allied Health / Health Practitioner Cadets are temporary part-time employees who gain hands-on clinical experience while completing full-time tertiary studies toward an entry-level qualification required for health practitioner registration in Queensland.

During a six-week placement scheduled around their studies, cadets undertake clinical support duties and skill development under the delegation and supervision of a qualified allied health professional or health practitioner, contributing to the delivery of effective patient care.

Identified Role – Genuine Occupational Requirement 

Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is someone who:

• Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
• Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
• Is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live.

Professional and personal motivators 

As an Allied Health / Health Practitioner Cadet working in Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences, enabling you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances:

• 💰 Base salary between $30.95 - $36.41 per hour
• 💼 Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• 📦 Competitive salary packaging options
• 🌴 Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% leave loading

Living and working in our region 

Choose your adventure across Far North Queensland:

• 📍 Cairns - Tropical city living with reef and rainforest at your doorstep
• 📍 Cooktown - Coastal charm and gateway to Cape York
• 📍 Thursday Island - Heart of the Torres Strait with rich island culture
• 📍 Weipa - Remote adventure and strong community spirit

Enjoy:

• 🌿 Immersing yourself in nature - from the outback to tropical rainforests and coral reefs
• 🚗 Short commutes and genuine work/life balance
• 🤝 Rich Indigenous culture and meaningful community connection

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

Documents

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

• 1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF)
  
  2 Map Info (PDF)
  
  TC675421_Job Description (PDF)