Acute Allied Health Services are seeking your out-of-the-box thinking and clinical smarts as our newest Advanced Health Practitioner.

Designing better care pathways, solving complex patient challenges and driving smarter, more innovative models of care, are just some of what make up your day-to-day service delivery. Take your leadership know-how to new heights, be the connector, mentor others and influence strategy, from the bustling ward floor and beyond.

Don’t just stay in your lane – we invite you to redefine it. If you live to innovate, lead and see firsthand the impact of your hard work, this is the one for you!

Job details

About us:

Allied Health is right at the heart of making the Destination 2030 vision happen AKA delivering seriously great care for Central Queenslanders.

You'll be teaming up with medical, nursing, and all the behind-the-scenes legends to help patients recover better, faster, and stronger. It's a full team effort, and Allied Health is a big deal in that mix. This is a place that's big on growth, fresh ideas, and doing things better. Think constant improvement, real support to level up your skills, and a culture where learning never stops.

About the role:

The Allied Health Advanced (Acute) practitioner provides high-level clinical care and day-to-day leadership across the full patient journey, from emergency through to rehabilitation, within an interdisciplinary team. The role involves working closely with medical and nursing staff to design, implement, and evaluate innovative care pathways that meet complex patient needs and improve outcomes.

The Advanced Practitioner leads service development by applying advanced clinical judgement, supporting evidence-based practice, and guiding standards of care across multiple disciplines. They also mentor and train less experienced staff to maintain strong clinical capability within the team.

In addition, the role includes leading workforce planning, aligning services with organisational strategy, and representing Allied Health across sites and stakeholder groups. A strong focus is placed on quality, safety, and governance, ensuring compliance with standards and contributing to risk management.

The position also drives continuous improvement through research, data use, and service innovation, while building partnerships with universities to support education, training, and future workforce development.

About you:

• Mandatory possession of an Allied Health qualification from a registered tertiary institution is mandatory for this position.
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential, or for members of non-registered and self-regulated professions, eligibility for professional membership of the relevant professional association is mandatory.
• While not mandatory, a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role would be well regarded.
• Advanced expertise in at least one Allied Health area, with strong evidence-based clinical decision-making skills for complex cases.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build partnerships and collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership capability to develop and sustain a high-performing team, including mentoring and managing performance or conflict.
• Experience leading service improvement initiatives, including planning, implementing, and evaluating changes through stakeholder engagement.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $14,385 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $73.12 - $76.30 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) RK6D681107

Applications close: Wednesday, 7 May 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6D681107 Allied Health Advanced (Acute) (PDF)