What your day could look like
As an Advanced Allied Health Assistant in a virtual ward setting, you'll play a vital role in helping patients receive safe, quality care from the comfort of home. From supporting clinical activities to guiding fellow assistants, you'll be part of a collaborative team focused on improving patient outcomes and keeping people connected to care.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
Delivering hands-on clinical support, assessments and education that help patients maintain independence at home
Working closely with allied health professionals and the wider team to coordinate care and achieve positive patient outcomes
Leading and supporting the assistant workforce through mentoring, task coordination and shared learning
Driving improvements by contributing to team initiatives, quality activities and better ways of working
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who brings both care and capability to your work. You're confident working within your scope, take pride in supporting others, and thrive in a team environment where collaboration truly matters. You enjoy stepping up, sharing your knowledge and helping improve how care is delivered, knowing your contribution makes a real difference in people's lives.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent)
Proven ability to support clinical care under direction in a healthcare setting
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a clear understanding of scope of practice
Well-developed organisation and initiative to manage workload effectively
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience mentoring others or working in community, aged care or virtual health settings.
Above all, you'll bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage into every interaction, helping shape care that truly puts people first. In this role, your impact will be felt in stronger teams, better care experiences and healthier communities.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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