Job Description

Shape the Future of Child Development in North West Queensland!

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Are you an experienced Allied Health professional looking for an opportunity to step into a rewarding leadership role where you can influence both people and services? North West Hospital and Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Allied Health Team Leader to provide operational leadership for our growing Child Development Service.

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Job details

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- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
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- Position type: Full-time
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- Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
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- Classification: HP5
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- Workplace Location: North West Qld
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- Job ad reference: QLD/MI691157
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- Closing date: 11-Sep-2026
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- Fortnightly salary: $5557.50 - $5798.90
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- Job duration: Until May 2027
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- Contact person: Sidony Miller-Waugh
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- Contact details: (07) 4744 4447. Access the National Relay Service
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About the role

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This is more than a management position. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of multidisciplinary child development services across one of Australia's most unique and rewarding healthcare environments.

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This role provides significant leadership responsibility across operational management, service improvement, workforce capability and clinical governance while working closely with the Director of Allied Health, Executive Director Allied Health and senior leaders across the organisation.

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In this role you will:

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- Lead a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering services for children and families across North West Queensland.
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- Support recruitment, workforce development and professional growth.
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- Drive quality improvement, clinical governance and innovative models of care.
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- Work collaboratively with health professionals, education providers and community partners.
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This role offers the opportunity to:

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- Develop your leadership capability in a supportive environment
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- Lead meaningful service improvements that create lasting impact
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- Work with an experienced multidisciplinary Allied Health team
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- Build valuable experience in workforce leadership, quality improvement and service innovation
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- Enjoy the lifestyle, adventure and community connections that make North West Queensland unique
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Whether you're looking to broaden your leadership experience or are ready for your next challenge, this role offers the chance to make a genuine difference while advancing your career.

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Working with us

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- Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days career development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
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- Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
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Requirements

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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Audiology, Clinical Physiology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work, or Speech Pathology, and relevant registration with AHPRA or self-governing equivalent.
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- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
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- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
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- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
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- A period of probation may apply.
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About North West Hospital and Health Service

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- Unique locations
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- Friendly communities
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- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
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Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

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Interested?

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Contact: Sidony Miller-Waugh on (07) 4744 4447. Access the National Relay Service

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Applications close: Friday, 11 September 2026.

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Further information

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.

📌 Allied Health Team Leader (Mount Isa)
🏢 North West Queensland
📍 Mount Isa