At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through culturally appropriate care and assessments.
- Company: Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, committed to respect and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation contributions, flexible work arrangements, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 68471 - 72058 $ per year.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service – Nambour QLD
We're excited to welcome an Allied Health Assistant to our Preventative Health Pathways team. Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inequities, and health issues to deliver informed, evidence based culturally appropriate care.
- Demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills in the provision of client care and advocacy, including working collaboratively and in partnership with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, health service providers and other health professionals.
- Provide a defined range of clinical screening assessments as delegated and allowed by testing guidelines and legislation.
- Provide a defined range of treatments as prescribed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, Clinical Nurses or Allied Health Professionals and work under their general direction including using decision support tools, clinical pathways and patient guidelines.
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
- A wellness program;
- Career training and development;
- Salary packaging.
Allied Health Assistant in Nambour employer: Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and values-driven work environment that prioritises respect for both colleagues and patients. Located at the beautiful Sunshine Coast University Hospital, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive remuneration, and extensive career development opportunities, all while contributing to meaningful patient care in a diverse and inclusive setting.
Contact Details:
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
