Allied Health Assistant - Trainee (Identified)

Finished your Deadly Start Traineeship and ready to take the next step in your healthcare career?

This Allied Health Assistant Trainee (Identified) position offers a six-month opportunity for Deadly Start alumni to build on the skills, knowledge and experience gained through their traineeship. By working alongside experienced allied health professionals within multidisciplinary teams, you'll be support to further develop your clinicals skills, gain hands-on experience and showcase your readiness for future Allied Health Assistant opportunities in Queensland Health.

This role is designed to be a supported transition into the health workforce, providing intentional opportunity for Deadly Start alumni to consolidate their learning, grow their confidence and gain clinical experience as an Allied Health Assistant.

Let us help you turn your training into a career! Make sure to include your cover letter and CV with your application.

About your new employer:

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.

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. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

Generous remuneration package value up to $4400 p.m. comprising:

• Salary range: $31.58 to $34.31 p.h. (CA2)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

Join Townsville HHS as an Allied Health Trainee (Identified) and contribute to the delivery of safe and effective patient care. Working under the delegation of allied health professionals, you'll provide clinical care and health screening, support patients throughout their care, and assist with clinical resources and patient information. You'll wokr collaboratively within allied health teams while building practical skills and experience in a supportive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Certficate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Under the s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

For a confidential discussion please contact: Morgan Appleby on (07) 4433 7695.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV691713

Applications close: Thursday, 17 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.