Single Assessment Organisation Clinical Assessor (Older Persons Services)

About the work unit / facility

THHS Single Assessment Organisation / Older Persons Community Service / Kirwan Health Campus / Townsville

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. 

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $80.80 to $86.94 p.h. (HP4)
• 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

The THHS Single Assessment Organisation is a multi-disciplinary team providing assessment services to older Queenslanders in the community and the hospital setting. The assessment system aims to simplify and improve access to aged care services. The assessment framework is designed to streamline the assessment process and enhance the overall experience for older Queenslanders.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• The possession of a tertiary degree from a recognised tertiary institution and registration in the disciplines of either Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology or Dietetics and Nutrition.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or registration/ability to be registered with a relevant professional association and possession of a current practicing certificate.
• Minimum of one year demonstrated experience directly delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons.
• Travel: Please note, this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located within the Aged Care Planning Regions in the delivery of Aged Care Assessments.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.

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:

Susan Tench on (07) 4433 8910.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV677665

Applications close: Sunday, 29 March 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.