Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service .
About your opportunity
Fixed Term Temporary full-time or part-time up to 27/06/2027 with possible extension of an additional 12 months.
This position will Contribute to patient care by providing clinical support tasks delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of a Physiotherapist within a 7-day service.
About your new employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.
Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $2624.50 to $2762.00 p.f. (full-time) OR $34.53 to $36.34 p.h. (part-time)(CA3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- While not mandatory, a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance would be well regarded.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- Under supervision, demonstrated ability to provide a defined range of patient interventions as delegated by the Physiotherapist.
- Ability to work under direction and within the limitations of a defined role in patient care.
- Ability to effectively use computers and general office equipment and to quickly acquire ability to use new information and data systems.
- Ability to learn and commitment to train in specific handling and technical skills and competencies relevant to the position.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Applications close: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
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