Allied Health Assistant

Queensland Health; Banana Shire; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development

Discounted health insurance

Staff health and wellbeing programs

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Health in Queensland, Australia is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support patient care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You will work under Allied Health Professionals, assist with assessments and treatments, and help educate patients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery and wellbeing.

A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is valued; strong teamwork, communication and computer skills are prized.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications such as Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance are highly regarded but not essential.
• Knowledge of allied health, the healthcare system, medical terminology, and common medical conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with understanding of professional boundaries.
• Ability to deliver delegated clinical assessments and treatments as prescribed by Allied Health Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings under supervision of Allied Health Professionals.
• Support clinical assessments and treatments by completing delegated screening assessments and delivering prescribed interventions.
• Educate and engage patients through basic health education, group sessions and progress feedback.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams by maintaining accurate records and liaising with healthcare providers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient education

Clinical support

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Looking to kickstart your Allied Health career while helping patients regain their independence and wellbeing? Start here!
This is your chance to support a diverse range of patients across hospital, outpatient and community settings, while working alongside experienced clinicians. With opportunities to learn across six allied health disciplines, develop your skills and contribute to continuous improvement, this role is a great opportunity to grow your experience in a collaborative team.
Bring your teamwork, communication skills and passion for helping others!

About us:

Allied Health provides generalist services across six professions: Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology, and Social Work, supported by Allied Health Assistants.

Working alongside medical, nursing, technical and operational teams and community partners, the service focuses on improving patient recovery, health and wellbeing. The team is committed to clinical excellence, continuous improvement and ongoing learning and professional development, supporting CQ Health's Destination 2030 strategy.

About the role:

• Deliver patient care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings under the direction and supervision of Allied Health Professionals.
• Support clinical assessments and treatments by completing delegated screening assessments, delivering prescribed interventions and adjusting treatment programs within approved guidelines.
• Educate and engage patients through basic health education, group treatment sessions and feedback on patient progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams by maintaining accurate patient records, participating in team meetings and case conferences, and liaising with healthcare providers.

About you:

• Relevant qualifications, such as a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, are highly regarded but not essential.
• Knowledge of allied health, the healthcare system, medical terminology, common medical conditions, basic anatomy and computer systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with an understanding of professional boundaries and scope of practice.
• Ability to deliver delegated clinical assessments and treatments as prescribed by Allied Health Professionals.
• Willingness to contribute to quality improvement activities and support the delivery of safe, effective patient care.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $51,668 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.96 - $38.06 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• 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.

Applications close: Thursday, 29 October 2026