Advanced Clinical Assistant - Occupational Therapy

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.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

Generous remuneration package value up to $78,760 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $38.36 to $41.34 p.h. (CA4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• District North East and Uniform allowances
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

As an Advanced Clinical Assistant - Occupational Therapy - Behaviour Support, you will support patients to achieve identified goals under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. The position forms part of a new service supporting patients with complex behaviour management needs within the inpatient Specialist Dementia Care Unit at Townsville University Hospital. You will provide administrative and advanced clinical assistance to Occupational Therapists, undertaking delegated clinical tasks including specialised clinical screening, individual and group treatment programs, patient education, personal care, manual handlingnad patient transport. You will also contribute to patient records, equippment and resource management, interprofessional teamwork, staff development and quality improvement activities.

Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) and proof of registration (if applicable)
• Current Class C driver's license.
• Participation in a seven-day roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Janine Lemcke on (07) 4433 2849.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV690882

Applications close: Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.