Allied Health Assistant - Advanced

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Downs Health in Toowoomba is looking for an Allied Health Assistant - Advanced to support older people to maintain independence and improve wellbeing within a multidisciplinary team. You will deliver delegated clinical activities, mentor newer staff, and lead allied health assistant activities to enhance service quality and patient outcomes.

A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and healthcare experience are required, with strong communication and teamwork to build positive

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.
• Experience delivering delegated clinical activities in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and work within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through tailored clinical programs and interventions.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals and care teams to deliver coordinated care.
• Lead and coordinate activities within the allied health assistant workforce.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and enhance patient experiences.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Initiative

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

What your day could look likeAs an Allied Health Assistant - Advanced, you'll play an important role in supporting older people to maintain independence, improve wellbeing, and achieve positive health outcomes. From delivering delegated clinical support to guiding less experienced team members, you'll work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team and contribute to care that makes a meaningful difference every day.Every day, you'll contribute by:Supporting patients through tailored clinical programs, education, and interventions that promote recovery, safety, and independence.Working collaboratively with allied health professionals and the broader care team to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.Leading and coordinating activities within the allied health assistant workforce to support service quality and team effectiveness.Identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to initiatives that enhance patient experiences and care outcomes.Let's Talk About YouYou're someone who combines capability with compassion and takes pride in helping people achieve their goals. You bring initiative, sound judgement, and a commitment to working within your scope while supporting those around you to succeed. Whether you're assisting a patient to regain confidence or mentoring a colleague to build their skills, you'll find purpose in creating positive outcomes and strengthening the care journey for others.Here's what will help you thrive in this role:Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or an equivalent qualification).Experience delivering delegated clinical activities in a healthcare or allied health setting.Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.Confidence using initiative, prioritising work, and contributing to quality improvement activities.You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience supporting older people and/or experience mentoring or guiding other Allied Health Assistants.Above all, you'll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation, and Courage while helping deliver exceptional care for the community.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, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.Darling Downs Health is 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 entitlementsEnjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and varietyAccess professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathwaysBe part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health BenefitsYour future is here. Where are you?If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.Find out more about us!Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdownsWork with Us | Toowoomba#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHereThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.