Therapy Assistant

1 week ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Join Darling Downs Health as a Therapy Assistant in Toowoomba and make a meaningful impact across diverse care settings—from acute stroke units to community rehabilitation. This rotational role offers hands-on experience, professional growth, and the chance to work alongside passionate Allied Health Professionals in a supportive, values-driven environment.

What your day will look like….

You'll support patient care across a variety of settings—from rehabilitation to acute stroke—by delivering delegated treatments and leading group sessions. Your work will span both Toowoomba Hospital campuses, connecting with patients and collaborating closely with Allied Health Professionals. Each day brings meaningful interactions, hands-on learning, and the chance to make a real difference in someone's recovery journey.

Let's talk about you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can inspire the following:

  • Compassion – you will engage with others and demonstrate empathy, care, kindness, support and understanding.
  • Integrity – you are open, honest, approachable, equitable and consistent in everything we do.
  • Dignity – you treat others with respect, display reasonableness and take pride in what you do.
  • Innovation – you embrace change and strive to know more, learn more and do better.
  • Courage – you respectfully question for clarity and have the strength and confidence to Speak Up.

Why Us?

Darling Downs Health's (DDH) region is a large geographic area covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres across Southeast Queensland. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of more than 6,000 staff. We deliver frontline health services across our 30 facilities and care for nearly 300,000 people, support the birth of almost 3,000 babies and perform more than 15,000 breastscreens.

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas throughout our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work culture that values and respects diversity in the workplace. We also believe that all our employees should be treated fairly, with dignity and with respect.  DDH is committed to providing a safe, secure, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
  • A diverse work culture
  • Career development
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Education opportunities, Study and Research
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport
  • Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing

Next step….

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation.

Find out more about us

Work with Us | Rural (PDF) ( )

Work with Us | Toowoomba (PDF) ( )

WorkDDHHS #therightfit

  • Creative Lifestyle

    1 week ago

    Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Lutheran Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Bring Creativity, Connection and Joy to Every DayWe are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Creative Lifestyle and Volunteer Coordinator to lead and deliver meaningful activity and volunteer programs at Salem Aged Care.Location: Toowoomba - QLDEmployment Type: Full Time (Monday to Friday)Remuneration: $ $38.74/hr + Super + Salary PackagingYour Role...

  • Creative Lifestyle

    2 weeks ago

    Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Lutheran Services Australia Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Bring Creativity, Connection and Joy to Every DayWe are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionateCreative Lifestyle and Volunteer Coordinatorto lead and deliver meaningful activity and volunteer programs atSalem Aged Care.***Location: Toowoomba - QLDEmployment Type: Full Time (Monday to Friday)Remuneration: $ $38.74/hr + Super + Salary Packaging***Your Role...

  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist

    5 days ago

    Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Queensland X-Ray Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Medical Imaging-TechnicalNuclear Medicine TechnologistToowoomba/ Darling DownsFull time9/9/2025Join an essential services market leaderWe offer job stability and career progressionAll sites perform their own RadiopharmacyAbout UsQueensland X-Ray's focus on 'Our People Make a Difference' is reflected in our culture which stems from the 'Core Values'. Led by...

  • Experienced Podiatrist

    1 day ago

    Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Optimise Health Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Experienced Podiatrist – Earn Without Limits, Lead Without CompromiseBuilt for More.Legacy. Lifestyle. Leverage. Leadership.Location: Toowoomba, QLDSalary: Competitive Base + Uncapped Bonus CommissionEmployment Type: Full-timeWe've Built the Clinic Most Podiatrists Dream About...Now We're Hiring the Ones Bold Enough to Lead In It.You didn't work up for...

  • Psychologist - Integrated Mental Health Service

    1 week ago

    Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia EACH Full time $48 - $61

    Company Description For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive. Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because...

  • Psychologist - Integrated Mental Health Service

    7 days ago

    Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia EACH Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Company DescriptionFor over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive. Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because...

  • Psychologist - Integrated Mental Health Service

    5 days ago

    Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia EACH Full time $48 - $61

    Company Description For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive. Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because...

  • Clinical Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

    Step into a leadership role where your clinical expertise and compassionate care will shape the future of geriatric, rehabilitation, and stroke services. As a Senior Clinical Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of a multidisciplinary team, driving quality outcomes and service innovation across the GARSS Day Therapy program.What your day will look...

  • Occupational Therapist

    3 days ago

    Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    What your day will look like....As a Senior Occupational Therapist in Cancer Care, your day will revolve around delivering expert clinical services across a complex caseload, using your advanced knowledge and judgement to tailor interventions that improve patient outcomes. You'll collaborate closely with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams,...

  • Clinical Care Partner

    2 weeks ago

    Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Lutheran Services Full time $80,000 - $110,000 per year

    Make a Difference in the Lives of Older People at HomeWe're seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Care Partner to join our Salem Home Care team. You will provide case management oversight and mentorship to our Care Partners, ensuring older people with complex care needs receive safe, responsive, and person-centred support in their homes and...