The position will support and assist the staff of the Physiotherapy Department in the provision of clinical and operational support for children within the Queensland Children’s Hospital The role will require transition across services within the Physiotherapy Department (Allied Health Assistant) and Orthopaedics Department (Orthopaedic Technician) to contribute to patient care by providing clinical assistance, administrative and organisational support under the delegation of physiotherapists & including the effective application, removal and adjustment of casts, splints and Orthopaedic appliances under the support and direction of the Lead Orthopaedic Technologist.

Job details

About the Team

As part of the Allied Health Service, the QCH Physiotherapy Department is a tertiary paediatric service providing high level care, based on evidence-based practice and international standards of care. Advanced clinicians are available in all physiotherapy teams, whilst supervision and governance are underpinned by the National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards. Subspecialty teams provide patient-centred management, tailored to the child and family's unique needs that can be delivered in outpatient, day patient, inpatient, outreach and telehealth settings.

About the Role

In this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:

Clinical Support

Allied Health Assistant

• Work cooperatively and effectively in the physiotherapy team under the direction of more senior staff, to deliver physiotherapy clinical support in order to assist in the provision of efficient and effective service to patient and families of Children's Health Queensland.
• Provide a defined range of clinical screening assessments and interventions for patients of the physiotherapy service), as delegated by a relevant physiotherapist.
• Provide basic education on a defined range of topics to patients or groups of patients.

Orthopaedic Technician

• Provide effective clinical management of Orthopaedic patients including application, removal and review of casts, splints, plaster slab, synthetic slab and casts and Orthotic devices under the direction of the designated Orthopaedic Medical Officer and the Lead Orthopaedic Technologist.
• Delivery of quality patient care and education in collaboration with the Orthopaedic Multidisciplinary Team in relevant departments to provide a high standard of clinical service delivery.
• Maintain relevant clinical documentation and collection of statistics in accordance with organisational guidelines.

Communication / Team Participation

• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team through departmental and team meetings and case conferences both in the Physiotherapy and/or Orthopaedic Departments.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in liaising with the Physiotherapy team and/or Orthopaedic Multidisciplinary Team in relevant departments to provide a high standard of clinical service.
• Contribute to coordination of clinical and non-clinical services across the allied health domain through understanding of shared/universal responsibilities and effective communication related to profession specific clinical requirements.                  

Service Improvement

• Undertake ongoing training and development activities.
• Contribute to the development of collaborative unit policies, procedures and quality activities in consultation with the Physiotherapy team.

 Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• PD - 691766 - Alied Health Assistant - Orthopeadic Tech TMP (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF)