Job Description

About us:

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Paediatric Allied Health supports children and families across Central Queensland through hospital, community, outreach and Child Development services.

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Our multidisciplinary team works together across Physio, OT, Speech, Psychology, Social Work, Audiology, Dietetics and more to support children with developmental, disability and rehabilitation needs.

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The Child Development Service supports children aged 0-8 years, providing assessment, early intervention and coordinated support for children and families.

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About the role:

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- Lead paediatric Allied Health across CQHHS - Provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across acute, outpatient, community, outreach and Child Development services.
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- Build a high-performing workforce - Lead workforce planning, recruitment, capability development, performance and succession planning while fostering a psychologically safe and inclusive team culture.
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- Drive innovation and service improvement - Shape sustainable services, champion continuous improvement and lead initiatives that improve outcomes for children and families.
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- Provide expert clinical and governance leadership - Guide complex clinical decision-making, uphold professional and regulatory standards, manage risk and promote evidence-based practice and research.
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- Influence through partnerships and collaboration - Build strong relationships across CQHHS, government, community, private and tertiary sectors, providing expert advice and representing Paediatric Allied Health at local, state and national levels.
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About you:

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- Relevant Allied Health qualification - Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health profession, including Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology,



Social Work and/or Speech Pathology.
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- Bring advanced clinical knowledge and the ability to provide authoritative advice, navigate complex challenges and promote culturally safe, equitable and contemporary care.
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- Demonstrate experience managing large, diverse multidisciplinary teams, building a high-performing culture and applying effective workforce and HR practices.
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- Have a proven track record of driving large-scale improvement, embedding evidence-based practice and developing services, policies and processes that improve outcomes and manage risk.
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What we offer:

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Total remuneration value of up to $190,788 p.a. is comprised of:

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- An hourly rate between $81.47 - $84.33 p.h.
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- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
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- 17.5% leave loading
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Extra benefits:

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- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
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- Discounted onsite parking, health insurance and gym memberships
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- Staff health and wellbeing programs and social club
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- Supported leadership and professional development programs
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- Opportunities for regional travel
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- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
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- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
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- Paid Parental Leave
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Discounted Private Health Insurance
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- Fitness Passport
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

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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.

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Applications close:

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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

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#Rockhampton #CQHHS

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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.

📌 Director Allied Health (Paediatrics) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton