Rehabilitation Assistant

About the work unit / facility:

The Townsville Community Care and Aquired Brain Injury Unit (TCCU/AIB) provides specialist rehabilitaion and therapeutic programs for consumers with enduring mental illness. Based at Kirwan Health Campus, the 34-place unit provides a safe, structured environment focused on recovery.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $43.16 to $45.42 p.h. (CA3)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

About your opportunity:

Join TCCU/AIB as a Rehabilitation Assistant, working within a multidiciplinary team to support consumers with enduring mental illness through speacialist rehabilitation and therapeutic programs. You will provide safe, recovery-focused support, assist consumers to implement individual recovery plans and encourage participation in daily living and community-based activities. Using your mental health knowledge and communication skills, you will contribute to care that promotes independence and recovery.

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Mental Health Work (non-clinical) or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Possession of a Class C drivers licence.
• May be required to work in other areas of the Mental Health Service Group.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details. 

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Toni Clayton on (07) 4433 9***.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV690702

Applications close: Thursday, 10 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.