
Clinical Team Leader - Townsville Community Falls Team
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Posted 15 hours ago
About the work unit / facility:
The Townsville Community Falls Team is a new initiative aimed at reducing potential fall events in the community. The team will respond seven days a week to referrals from Queensland Ambulance Service, Townsville University Hospital Emergency Department, and General Practitioners.
About your employer:
Clinical Excellence
Townsville HHS delivers specialist healthcare across 21 facilities, including the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia. We are committed to safety, quality, and innovation.
Career Growth and Development
We support lifelong learning and development through structured education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
Our people-focused safety culture and regional setting offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive team environment.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Enjoy flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and the lifestyle benefits of living in beautiful North Queensland.
Discover the charm of Ingham – your next career destination!
Just over an hour north of Townsville, Ingham is a vibrant, culturally rich town with deep Italian roots. Surrounded by lush green landscapes and known for its fresh local produce, Ingham offers a unique blend of heritage, nature, and community spirit – the perfect backdrop for a fulfilling career in healthcare.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $5557.50 to $5798.90 p.f. (HP5)
- Annual leave with leave loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
The Clinical Team Leader responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing Townsville Community Falls Team and Townsville Hospital and Health Service arm of the Co-Responder model.
- Providing advanced Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy services to stakeholders/ consumers of the Townsville Community Falls Service to achieve excellence in patient care, education and research.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications (Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy) and proof of registration (AHPRA).
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion please contact: Claire Hession on (07) 4433 4153.
Applications close: Sunday, 14 September 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About Townsville Hospital and Health Service
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.
The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.
The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.
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