Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy at NSW Health — Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week. Location: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital. Remuneration: 60,747.33 – 68,682.12 per annum. Requisition ID: REQ Applications close: 18/09/2025.

Join a multidisciplinary Physiotherapy team and support Allied Health professionals in delivering quality care by assisting with patient mobility, treatment preparation, group activities, supervising exercises, maintaining equipment, and performing clerical tasks. Maintain clear communication with clinicians and uphold patient privacy and dignity while delivering the best possible care.

Core Values include Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. NBMLHD offers opportunities to grow your career and skills in the Blue Mountains region.

About NBMLHD: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow regions.

This role is ideal for someone committed to health and wellbeing, who wants to help patients regain mobility and improve quality of life within a supportive team.

For more information about applying, references and role details, see the Position Description and related resources linked in the job listing.

• Support Allied Health professionals in delivering quality care, including assisting with patient mobility and treatment preparation.
• Supervise exercises and group activities; assist with equipment maintenance and clerical tasks.
• Maintain clear communication with clinicians and uphold patient privacy and dignity.
• Prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload within a multidisciplinary team setting.

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or other equivalent qualification, or willingness to obtain relevant experience as an Allied Health Assistant.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and prioritise deadlines.
• Ability to undertake clinical duties with patients once delegated and operate with minimal direct supervision.
• Computer literacy and ability to use Office, email, and electronic patient record systems.
• Current driver's licence with willingness to travel for work purposes.

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Salary Packaging options for tax savings
• Novated Leasing
• Education opportunities (over 110 courses per year)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+, CALD communities, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities.

NBMLHD complies with child safe standards. For more information, please refer to the Child Safe Standards. Assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal is available.

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification; willingness to obtain if not held.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and skills in manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and prioritise a busy workload.
• Ability to commence clinical duties with delegated tasks and operate with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy with Office, email and electronic patient record systems.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel for work.

Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and other application resources in the NSW Health system.