Allied Health - First Nations Graduate

About this role

About the work unit / facility

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service Allied Health team delivers high-quality, culturally responsive care across the entire health service region including the centrally located Townsville University Hospital as well as Ingham, Ayr, Charters Towers and Palm Island sites.

The First Nations Graduate opportunity is available to First Nations graduates in any of the following professions: Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Nutrition & Dietetics. Depending on the applicant's professional qualification, the role will be based at Townsville University Hospital (Nutrition & Dietetics and Speech Pathology) or at the most suitable of our rural sites (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Speech Pathology, Nutrition & Dietetics).

The successful applicant will be a part of the 2026 First Nations Graduate pathway and undertake training and development through the Indigenous Allied Health Australia Leadership Program under the guidance of a cultural mentor with work time dedicated to this. More information about the Allied Health First Nations Graduate pathway can be found here: https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-careers/allied-health-first-nations-new-graduate-pathway

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $3030-00 – $4453.50 per fortnight (HP3).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

This identified graduate opportunity is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professionals in Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Speech Pathology, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Occupational Therapy. You will work across rural THHS sites, delivering culturally safe, patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role supports professional development, cultural mentoring, and career progression in a supportive environment. Please see the attached link for more information about this opportunity.

Allied health First Nations new graduate pathway | Careers

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification and registration with AHPRA or professional association.
• Identification as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (identified position).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Blue Card (working with children check).
• Evidence of vaccination against VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
• Ability to work across THHS sites and contribute to weekend/on-call services.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Anneke Wake on (07) 4433 4151.

Closing Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV667603, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.