Allied Health Talent Pool (Central Queensland wide)

At Central Queensland Health, we thrive on Connected Teams and Empowered People. Our multidisciplinary network relies on the diverse skills of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, and Psychologists to deliver holistic care from the coast to the outback. Joining our Allied Health talent pool means you aren't just a number; you are a vital link in a system that prioritises Care Closer to Home. We offer a culture of inclusion and integrity, ensuring you have the support needed to thrive both in and out of the clinic.

About us:

Allied health play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. Allied health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues, and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The allied health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development.

About the role:

• Deliver professional allied health clinical and non-clinical services commensurate with experience in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Actively contribute to service and caseload management and planning within the work unit.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary person-centred care as well as coordinated and integrated service delivery through effective communication with teams, patients, and their families/caregivers.
• Provide clinical practice and operational supervision to work experience students, or those involved in observational clinical placements. As level of experience increases, provide clinical education for students and less experienced staff with support of senior clinical staff.
• Participate in professional support activities including, but not limited to, supervision and/or mentoring.

About you:

• Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:
  • Health Science (or equivalent)
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Speech Pathology
• You possess current registration (AHPRA) or eligibility for membership with your relevant professional body.
• You demonstrate a deep commitment to the values of Care, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment.
• You have the ability to adapt your clinical skills to a diverse, regional environment.
• You communicate with warmth and compassion when interacting with patients and colleagues.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.60 - $73.24 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)
• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h. (temp/perm)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

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 apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR)

Applications close: Sunday, 30 August 2026

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