Contract Allied Health Assistant jobs in Queensland

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients and ready to use your skills to deliver high-quality patient care?

• Inclusive, values-led workforce

• Free car parking adjacent to the hospital

• Access to a fitness passport

About the role:

Sunnybank Private Hospital are currently seeking an experienced Allied Health Assistant to provide clinical and administrative assistance and support to our Allied Health Professionals to ensure the delivery of a high-quality rehabilitation and acute services.

About us:

Sunnybank Private Hospital is a 111-bed facility located on the Southside of Brisbane, offering acute medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services. Sunnybank Private Hospital (SPH) is a vibrant and committed hospital that provides a range of coordinated healthcare services designed to deliver and improve the health and wellbeing of the community it serves. It is situated approximately 13 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD and is the first Private Hospital north of the Gold Coast.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support members of the Allied Health team to provide a high standard of clinical care to patients/families
• Work under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to help clients achieve their rehabilitation goals
• Assist with transfers, mobility and transport of patients
• ADL retraining including showering, dressing, toileting and task retraining activities
• Set up and cleaning of a variety of equipment used for patient care and of environment
• Participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives
• Supervise/assist exercise programs devised by the treating allied health team

Benefits:

• Support from a diverse range of the Allied Health team
• Monday to Friday, full-time position on offer
• Free car parking adjacent to hospital
• Free uniform
• Access to fitness passport
• Support from Employee Assistance Program for staff and families
• Community oriented hospital with high patient satisfaction focus

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, manage time effectively and complete activities
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology roles
• Experience working with or providing care to frail/aged/disabled people in a health care setting or a basic understanding of exercise programs

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 9th September 2026

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to David Chin, Acting Allied Health Manager: david.chin@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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