About the work unit / facility
The Healthy Kindy Kids program provides free health checks (hearing, vision and speech and language screening) for children attending kindergarten to identify and address any potential health or developmental needs early on.
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The purpose of this role is to deliver senior allied health services as part of the Healthy Kindy Kids Team across The Townsville Hospital and Health Service region.
This position will help support the implementation of the program in North Queensland including logistics, workforce support and supervision, service delivery and integration, data collection and reporting, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, fostering positive partnerships with Education, Early Childhood and Primary Health Networks and engagement with parents and carers.
Requirements:
* Proof of qualification (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology or Social Work) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association
* Possession of a C motor vehicle licence.
* The Healthy Kindy Kids program is responsible for delivering services across North Queensland, including, but not limited to the borders of Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Travel by road and air, including overnight accommodation, will be required as part of the role.
* This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Kate Laffey on ***.
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close: Wednesday, 25 March 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.