Allied Health Assistant
James Cook University
Posted 9 days ago
Make a real impact and build strong community connections
Full-time | Fixed term to 31 Dec 2026 | HEWL 4 + 17% super
Join a rewarding role supporting nursing and allied health student placements in the Torres Strait. You'll provide cultural guidance, logistical support, and act as a key liaison between students, the community, and health services.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing cultural mentorship to ensure respectful engagement with Torres Strait Islander communities
Supporting student placement logistics, orientation, and coordination
Liaising with community organisations and health services
Assisting with clinical and administrative tasks as needed
About you:
Strong knowledge of Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities
Confidence working with Elders, students, and professionals
Experience in health, admin, or student support
Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance (or willingness to undertake)
Driver’s licence, Blue and Yellow Cards, and COVID-19 vaccination required
Why join us?
Meaningful work with a culturally responsive team
5 weeks annual leave, flexible work options, and wellbeing support
JCU considers this an Identified Position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
For more info, contact Katrina Bird: [email protected]
Apply by Sunday 15 June at 11:59pm
About James Cook University
One of the world's leading institutions focusing on the tropics, Australia's James Cook University is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the Wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. The organisation's unique location enables students from Australia and overseas to study in a diverse physical environment unparalleled by any university in the world. Ranked in the top four percent of the world's tertiary institutions by the respected Academic Ranking of World Universities produced by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, James Cook University is dedicated to creating a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide, through graduates and discoveries that make a difference. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website
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