Allied Health Assistant Traineeship

• Learn valuable skills in an in-demand industry which can take you anywhere
• Part time hours working Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday (8am-1pm)
• Our supportive Community Solutions team will assist you every step of your traineeship journey

The Traineeship

This part time 24-month traineeship based in Townsville will set you up for a career working in Allied Health. This traineeship is well suited to somebody that can demonstrate good customer service skills and has a keen interest in administration & supporting medical industries. You will be working with our host business that specialises in Podiatry & lower limb care and working towards a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistant.

The core units of competency for this traineeship include:

• Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention & control.
• Communicate and work in health or community services.
• Participate in workplace health and safety.
• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately.
• Work with diverse people.
• Assist with an allied health program.
• Recognise impact of health conditions

What will you bring to the role

Our team will help you develop during the traineeship but there are some minimum requirements and key traits we are looking for:

• A passion to work with the community & a genuine interest in Allied Health Assistance
• Attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication
• A candidate who wants to learn and grow on the job!
• Hold a Blue Card (or happy to obtain)
• Pass a Fit2work police check
• Ability to work Monday to Friday working a minimum of 15 hours a week (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)
• Drivers Licence
• Provide two references.
• Successful candidates will participate in a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol test

Who We Are

Community Solutionsis a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

What can we offer you

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to$15900of your annual salary tax free. Less tax more take home pay for you!
• In addition to your tax-free benefit you can also use up to$2650of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals holiday accommodation etc.)
• Leave entitlementsAnnual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoringongoing supportand regular visits from your committed Field Officer
• Ability to obtain acertificationand vast range ofindustry skills and experience
• AnEmployee Assistance Program- a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available

So whats next...

This opportunity is open to all ages recent school leavers are encouraged to apply!

If this is the opportunity for you the clickApply Now below. Please note ifyou have recently completed a Cert III in Allied Health Assistance or higher you may not qualify for this traineeship. You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.