Allied Health Assistant - Mount Isa, QLD (10003715)

• Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900
• $180 per fortnight Rental Subsidy
• Annual Flight Home upon 12 months of service

Job Title: Allied Health Assistant
Permanent - Full Time

After Hours Requirements: No

Practice Information
This organisation has provided allied health, community aged care, mental health and wellbeing services for 30-years.

A provider of culturally competent community based and outreach health care services since 1993; A vibrant not-for-profit organisation servicing over 50 communities throughout remote and rural Queensland.

With a large team of multidisciplinary health professionals, this organisation boasts strong community connections and a passion for supporting ‘healthier people’.

Position Description:
Are you an Allied Health Assistant looking for a diverse and challenging opportunity?
Are you excited by the idea of living and working in rural communities and making a real difference?
Facilitate independence and wellbeing of clients by providing community-based intervention under the guidance and with the support of Allied Health Professionals.
Attractive remuneration starting at $59,336 (experience considered) plus additional superannuation, relocation, professional development and external supervision benefits!
Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle!

Why join us as an Allied Health Assistant?
The clinical case load is varied, giving great exposure to a range of different clinical presentations, allowing you to explore all areas of your discipline early on in your career
You will be guided by our new Allied Health Assistant Delegation Framework, developed to support your competency and capability within the role
A great team culture with many early career professionals across our business; this allows for strong friendships to be formed and a wealth of peer support being provided
This organisation has a large multidisciplinary team that you will work with, and alongside, at all times. You will learn about other health disciplines, holistic health care and referral pathways that exist, allowing a wraparound service for your clients.
 
This organisation employs Senior Clinicians in each of the Allied Health disciplines, which will support you by:

• Providing feedback about your clinical documentation and work-day structure
• Providing regular one on one mentoring sessions
• Organising peer group mentoring and discipline-specific in-services
• Facilitating an online discipline-specific Microsoft Teams group, that allows you to ask your peers about clinical queries you might be experiencing within your case load
• Providing work shadowing opportunities
• Allowing you to drive your own success, work autonomously and become a successful and experienced Allied Health Professional

Whether you are looking for a change of scenery, a new adventure or a chance to give back to the community, this is an opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution. Kick start your professional career, whilst gaining invaluable rural and remote healthcare experience. 
Successful candidates will receive an attractive remuneration package starting at $59,336, PLUS a host of further benefits.

Furthermore, you will have access to clinical supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities, with high-level support from your Team Leader and colleagues.

 Qualifications & Experience:

• You will have a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, OR a desire to attain Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance OR are pursuing a career in an Allied Health profession including current enrolment or acceptance of enrolment in an undergraduate Allied Health degree.
• In addition, you will need:
• A current, unrestricted 'C' class Australian Driver's Licence
• A combined blue card & NDIS worker screening (or be eligible)
• The right to live and work in Australia

Salary Information:
Starting from $53,000

About Mount Isa:
Mount Isa Also known as the 'Oasis of the Outback', Mount Isa offers the relaxed lifestyle and close-knit, supportive community of a small town, without sacrificing the amenities of city living. With a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, but none of the traffic or noise, it is a fantastic place for a "tree change", offering something for everyone, regardless of their interests. Home to the biggest rodeo in the southern hemisphere, which draws visitors from around the world,


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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

 

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