Advanced Allied Health Clinical Leader

About the work unit:

The Healthy Kindy Kids program provides free health checks for children attending kindergarten to identify and address any potential health or developmental needs early on. This program aims to give children the best start to their education by ensuring they have the necessary support before starting school. 

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $144,991 to $151,289 p.a. (HP5)
• Annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

The position is responsible for implementing the program in North Queensland (boundaries aligned with Department of Education region), including logistics, workforce management, service delivery and integration, data collection and reporting, quality assurance, stakeholder management, partnerships with Education, Early Childhood and Primary Health Networks and engagement with parents and carers.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Travel is a requirement o this position.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Blue Card Checks.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

For a confidential discussion please contact: Carly Hislop on 0461 293 868.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV678213

Applications close: Thursday, 26 March 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.