Allied Health Assistant, Queensland HealthThis is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:Pathways to better healthfor our North West communities.Working with usBase salary ranges between $68,471 and $71,983 p.a. (CA3).12.75% employer superannuation contribution.Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.Tax savings are also available.In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence, and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development, and mentoring programs.The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family-friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community, and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.Once a raw frontier town built in the heart of North West Queensland around the vast mineral resources, Mount Isa has grown into a thriving industrial and commercial centre renowned for its friendly and welcoming nature.Affectionately known as the 'oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs, and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.About the roleAllied Health Services include Clinical Measurements, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech & Hearing, and Podiatry with a visiting Orthotics service.The Allied Health Assistant provides clinical and program support to the staff of the Allied Health Department, as required. This will be achieved through a close working relationship with the senior staff and clinical service providers attached to the department.RequirementsPossession of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) certificates/qualifications or progression towards completion would be highly desirable.Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.A period of probation may apply.Whilst not an occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Interested?Download the Role Description for further information and application/interview preparation.#J-18808-Ljbffr