Rehabilitation Assistant (Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team)

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is a leading tertiary and referral service offering a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment. Staff work with diverse patient groups, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to high‑quality, innovative models of care.

We support career growth through structured development pathways, secondment opportunities and access to education and training, supported by strong partnerships with James Cook University (JCU). Our community‑focused culture promotes collaboration, inclusion and professional support.

Located in North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers the lifestyle benefits of a regional centre, including short commutes, affordable living, outdoor recreation and a relaxed environment. We prioritise employee wellbeing through flexible work options, job stability and a family‑friendly workplace.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $34.53 - $36.30 p.h. (CA3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Shift allowances (where applicable)
• Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity

• Take direction from the Team Leader, Senior Occupational Therapist or Advanced Rehabilitation Assistant, in consultation with other team members. 
• Communicate effectively with consumers and other staff members.
• Participate in the delivery of group and individual consumer programs as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
• Encourage and assist consumer participation in all aspects of activities of daily living, including self‑care, care of the living environment and community‑based activities.

Requirements:

• Completion of or willingness to complete a recognised training program at least equivalent to Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (non-clinical) recognised by Queensland Health (e.g. relevant TAFE Certificates or Diplomas).
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.  
• Work extended hours in line with treating team/unit requirements (including evenings and weekends).

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries: Xanthia Venz on (07) 4433 9863.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680405

Applications close: Tuesday, 5 May 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.