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Allied Health Clinical Intake Officer - Senior - Cairns
Cairns
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Enjoy the Far North lifestyle while working with Child Development Program Cairns as Allied Health Clinical Intake Officer - Senior. This position will require a high-level of knowledge, skill and excellence to ensure referrals are triaged and managed according to clinical and family need to provide families with the right service and effective care co-ordination. If you a qualified Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker then we want you.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH682423 |
| Closing date | 25-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Kelly Parish |
| Contact details | 07 4226 4315 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
The Child Development Service provides transdisciplinary paediatric allied health assessment services to children aged 0 – 16 years with developmental differences and complex developmental delays.
The Allied Health Clinical Intake Officer (AHCIO) role will work collaboratively with the CHHHS Community Child Youth and Families team to provide a single-entry intake model of care.
Cairns Hospital is the largest major hospital in Far North Queensland, caring for patients from the Mossman/Port Douglas to Tully in the south and out to Croydon in the west.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…..
- Demonstrates high-level knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based practice in the areas of child health, developmental disorders, and disability with a requirement to exercise a high level of complex problem solving and apply clinical expertise across the breadth of developmental domains.
- Ability to lead and participate in service quality improvement and research activities that support and promote evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
- Provide representation for CDS/Community Child Youth and Family Services on inter-agency committees and multidisciplinary working parties related to improving access, and service eligibility at an Hospital and Health Service (HHS) level as required.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
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