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The Senior Allied Health Assistant assists the Team Leader with the coordination of the Allied Health Rockhampton Business Unit team, to optimise patient recovery and well-being.
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Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification CA4
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK4A540798
Closing date 11-Feb-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Temporary up to 6 months, possible extension
Contact person Lee-Anne Polkinghorne
Contact details (07) 4932 5375
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About us:
Allied Health works closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues, and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being.
About the role:
In this role you will assist the Team Leader Allied Health Assistants with the coordination of the Allied Health Assistant Rockhampton Business Unit team to ensure provision of efficient, effective and high-quality patient care.
- Provide a range of treatments for consumers with complex conditions as delegated by the treating Allied Health professional. This may include using decision support tools, clinical pathways and/or consumer-specific guidelines.
- Initiate changes to treatment programs and recommended treatment using results from standardised assessment tools as delegated by the treating Allied Health professional.
- Provide comprehensive education on a defined range of topics to consumers or groups of consumers.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced knowledge in Allied Health, such as knowledge of the healthcare system, advanced computer literacy, medical terminology, general medical conditions and basic anatomy.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the need to communicate, supervise and liaise effectively, with an understanding of the scope of practice in a complex and demanding work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and evaluate quality improvement activities under the guidance of an Allied Health Professional.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a defined range of assessments and treatments for patients with complex conditions under supervision from an Allied Health Professional.
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $90,110 p.a. is comprised of:
- A salary between $73,861 - $78,977 p.a.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Education Opportunities – Study and Research
- Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
- Generous Salary Sacrificing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
- Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance, contact and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4A540798 .
Applications close: Sunday, 11 February 2024.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
This position will be filled in accordance with the Health Practitioner and Dental Officers (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 3) 2019.
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Information Package for Applicants
Role Description
