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The Allied Health Hinterland at the Dysart Hospital is seeking applications for an Allied Health Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

• To work as a member of a trans-disciplinary Allied Health team, delivering clinical services to clients in the Mackay Hospital and Health Services Hinterland (Moranbah, Dysart, Clermont), covering a range of clinical conditions, complexity and age groups. The team provide clinical care in person and via tele‑health.
• To contribute to client care by providing clinical support tasks delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of an Allied Health Professional (Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Psychologist, Social Worker or Speech Pathologist).
• To assist the Allied Health Professional with clinical, administrative, telehealth and customer service processes and the maintenance and management of equipment, supplies and impress systems.
• In certain circumstances overnight accommodation may be necessary.

The Allied Health Hinterland Team provides clinical care in person, via tele‑health and outreach throughout the Mackay Hospital and Health Service Hinterland which encompasses Dysart, Clermont & Moranbah.

Allied Health Assistants are utilised at each site through delegation. By delegating safely and effectively, clinicians work to the top of their scope, thereby optimising patient centred care, workforce capacity and service outcomes.

The Clermont MPHS includes a 10-bed rural facility and a 22-bed residential aged care facility (Mont Cler). Dysart Hospital is a 9-bed rural facility including community health services. Moranbah Hospital is a 12-bed facility, Including community health services and Mental Health hub for the Hinterland.

has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport