Allied Health Clinical Intake Officer (Paediatric)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

Child Development Services supports children aged 0–8 with developmental differences and complex delays, bringing allied health professionals together to understand each child's unique needs. You'll help families make sense of their child's development, build confidence in navigating their journey and connect them with early intervention and community supports that give their child the best opportunity to grow and thrive.

The best part? This role can be based from any Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service facility.

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About us

Child Development Services supports children aged 0–8 with developmental differences and complex delays, bringing allied health professionals together to understand each child's unique needs. You'll help families make sense of their child's development, build confidence in navigating their journey and connect them with early intervention and community supports that give their child the best opportunity to grow and thrive.

The best part? This role can be based from any Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service facility.

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About the role

- Support Child Development Services (CDS) and Community Paediatric Services through a single-entry intake model for children and families.
- Act as the first point of contact for families accessing paediatric allied health services.
- Review, assess and triage referrals based on each child's clinical needs and family circumstances.




- Apply clinical judgement and problem-solving skills to guide referral management and initial clinical support.
- Coordinate access to appropriate services, ensuring children and families receive the right care, at the right time and in the right place.

About you

- Strong contemporary allied health knowledge, evidence-based paediatric practice and independent clinical judgement to manage complex referrals, solve problems and deliver culturally safe, appropriate care.
- Proven ability to lead quality improvement, develop and evaluate policies and procedures, contribute to research and uphold clinical governance, safety and compliance.
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary hospital and community teams, build government and non-government partnerships, and provide clinical advice, coaching and advocacy for children, families and stakeholders.

Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:

- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Speech Pathologist
- Physiotherapist

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $81,187 p.a. is comprised of:

- An hourly rate between $66.92 - $71.77 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

- Ongoing Career development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- 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.

Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026

📌 Allied Health Clinical Intake Officer (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton Regional