Allied Health Assistant , Queensland Health

The Allied Health Hinterland Team at the Hinterland Facilities (Clermont, Dysart, Moranbah) is looking for an Allied Health Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis.
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides a public healthcare service to a population of more than 182,000 across the Mackay Region, Whitsundays and Hinterland. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2.
Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification CA3
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/544735
Closing date 04-Mar-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Refer to Role Description
Contact person Catherine O’Hare – A/Team Leader
Contact details 07 4941 4758
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Your opportunity

• To work as a member of a trans-disciplinary Allied Health team, delivering clinical services to clients in the Mackay Hospital and Health Services Hinterland, covering a range of clinical conditions, complexity and age groups. The team provide clinical care in person and via tele-heath.
• To contribute to client care by providing clinical support tasks delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of an Allied Health Professional (Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Psychologist, Social Worker or Speech Pathologist).
• To assist the Allied Health Professional with clinical, administrative, telehealth and customer service processes and the maintenance and management of equipment, supplies and impress systems.
• In certain circumstances overnight accommodation may be necessary.

About the Mackay Hospital and Health Service

• Mackay Hospital and Health Service (

) has six hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and four community health centres that employ more than 3,600 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
About the Allied Health Hinterland Team

• The Allied Health Hinterland Team provides clinical care in person, via tele-heath and outreach throughout the Mackay Hospital and Health Service Hinterland which encompasses Dysart, Clermont & Moranbah.
• Allied Health Assistants are utilised at each site through delegation practices adhering to Calderdale Framework practices. By delegating safely and effectively, clinicians work to the top of their scope, thereby optimising patient centred care, workforce capacity and service outcomes.

Benefits of Joining the Allied Health Hinterland Team:

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Balance work and personal life effectively.
• Easily Accessible Clinical Supervision: Receive guidance and support for your clinical work.
• Professional Development: Access Queensland Health-led opportunities, networks, and working groups for continuous growth.
• Peer Mentoring: Receive mentorship for managing rural generalist caseloads effectively.
• Relocation Support: Assistance with relocation costs as negotiated (as per policy).
• Broad Generalist Position: Gain diverse clinical experience due to the broad generalist nature of the role.
• Positive Impact: Contribute to improving healthcare access and outcomes in underserved rural areas.
• Continuing Education: Ongoing learning opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Career Growth: Potential for advancement and specialization within rural healthcare.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside diverse professionals for holistic patient care.

Testimonies from our current and past Allied Health Hinterland (AHH) team members:

• Being part of the AHH team has been a great experience. It is a welcoming, cohesive, and positive team environment where I have always felt well supported and encouraged.
• “Being new to Queensland Health & starting a new role is sometimes daunting, but the AHH team could not have been more welcoming and supportive if they tried! I have been given some amazing opportunities for skill and career development. Due to the small nature of our team, we work very closely, and all share the same wish to provide patient centred care & care closer to home for our community”.

How to apply
For full details of this role and how to apply, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Mandatory vaccination requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, vaccine preventable diseases Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B.

For more information on your vaccination requirements should you be the successful applicant for this role, please refer to the .
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants