Love seeing people get back on their feet? Turn your passion into purpose with CQ Health’s Allied Health team, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference!

Working alongside Physiotherapists, you’ll assist with patient care across both hospital and community settings, helping people regain independence and stay connected to the places and people that matter most. From supporting therapy programs to educating individuals and facilitating group activities, you’ll play a key role in enhancing recovery and wellbeing across the region.

Stay on your feet, build your expertise and be part of a supportive team dedicated to improving lives across the region.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland's Allied Health team are the passionate problem solvers working to help people live healthier, happier lives.

With a commitment to quality care, strong learning culture, innovation and continuous improvement, the community settings from Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela and the Capricorn Coast feel our support.

Within this, our Physiotherapy team takes a holistic approach to preventing injury, managing pain and restoring movement at every stage of life - supporting patients from acute care through to recovery and beyond, helping them get back to what matters most.

About the role:

• Deliver high-quality clinical support to the Physiotherapy team providing delegated screening assessments, prescribed treatments, and initiating adjustments based on standardised assessment tools under the supervision of a Physiotherapist.
• Educate patients and groups on key topics, lead group and individual treatment sessions alongside Allied Health professionals and collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate patient records, prepare and manage clinical environments and equipment, and participate in quality improvement activities to support efficient, patient-focused service delivery.
• Provide guidance and supervision to less experienced Allied Health Assistants while working in both hospital and community settings across CQ.

About you:

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification such as Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) is highly desirable, combined with demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply allied health principles including the healthcare system, medical terminology, basic anatomy, general medical conditions, and strong computer literacy.
• You communicate clearly, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and maintain a clear understanding of your scope of practice in a fast-paced and complex healthcare environment.
• You show a proactive approach to quality improvement and a willingness to contribute ideas and activities that enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
• You deliver delegated assessments and treatments with confidence, accurately following clinical direction, adapting using standardised outcomes, and supporting patient education and group sessions under supervision.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $82,130 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $34.53 - $36.30 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) RK6E684249

Applications close: Monday, 15 June 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. 4) 2022.

Documents

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

• RK6E684249 - Physiotherapy Assistant (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)