About us:

Allied Health work closely with Medical, Nursing, Technical and Operational colleagues, and community partners to optimise patient recovery and wellbeing. The Allied Health Workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of leaning and development.

About the role:

• This role will contribute to the delivery of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) Health Equity Strategy 2022-2025 through the delivery of high level, culturally responsive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.
• Deliver high level profession specific clinical services including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of cultural and complex care needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families and integrating initiatives with high degree of independence in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.

About you:

• Appointment to this position requires a relevant tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in an eligible Health Practitioner clinical profession.
• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
• Ability to engage and work effectively and credibly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families and carers with a clear understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols, and implantation of safe practice.
• Ability to monitor and report clinical work practices and outcomes, as well as research, initiate, plan, and evaluate high-quality service improvement initiatives.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $152,776 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $62.75 - $67.53 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4F570515