Allied Health Assistant

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service; Dalby; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service in Dalby, QLD is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support residents to stay active, independent and engaged. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised therapy and wellbeing programs, helping residents regain confidence and participate in daily activities.

You’ll need a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and a current driver’s licence, plus strong communication and digital literacy.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and a current driver’s licence.
• Ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong communication, organisation and digital literacy skills.
• Commitment to safe, person-centred care and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to achieve greater independence, mobility and quality of life through personalised therapy support.
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues to create positive care experiences.
• Work alongside allied health professionals to deliver programs that promote wellbeing, participation and healthy ageing.
• Bring ideas, energy and initiative to continuously improve services and outcomes for the people you support.

Skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Digital literacy

Person-centred care

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service – Dalby QLD

You’ll help older people stay active, connected and engaged in the things that matter most to them. Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to care that improves wellbeing, builds confidence and creates meaningful moments for residents across regional communities.

Every day, you’ll contribute by:

• Supporting residents to achieve greater independence, mobility and quality of life through personalised therapy support
• Building trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues to create positive care experiences
• Working alongside allied health professionals to deliver programs that promote wellbeing, participation and healthy ageing
• Bringing ideas, energy and initiative to continuously improve services and outcomes for the people you support

Let’s talk about you!

You’re someone who genuinely cares about people and finds purpose in helping others achieve their goals. You bring compassion to every interaction, integrity to your work, and respect for the unique experiences of older people. Whether you’re supporting someone to regain confidence, maintain independence or stay connected to their community, you understand that small actions can have a lasting impact.

This role will suit someone who enjoys variety, values teamwork and is excited by the opportunity to work across vibrant regional communities while continuing to grow their skills and experience.

Here’s what will help you thrive in this role:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and a current driver’s licence
• The ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong communication, organisation and digital literacy skills
• A commitment to safe, person-centred care and ongoing professional development

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in aged care, community health or rural and regional settings, and a passion for supporting healthy ageing.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region,fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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