
Allied Health Assistant, Mental Health Level 1-3
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Join to apply for the Allied Health Assistant, Mental Health Level 1-3 - The Forensic Hospital, Justice Health Malabar - Various positions (FT/PT and Casual) role at NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants 1-3
Remuneration: $60,747.33 - $60,747.33 p.a (Pro-rata for Part time and Casual) plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ601909
Applications Close: 11 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST
Position Title: Allied Health Assistants, Mental Health Level 1-3 - The Forensic Hospital, Justice Health Malabar – Various positions (FT/PT and Casual)
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most
Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
The Allied Health Assistant will provide assistance and support for the delivery of Allied Health services to patients of the Forensic Hospital. The Allied Health Assistant will work under (the direct or indirect) supervision of an Allied Health Professional, and engage in work in a discipline specific area or assist in the delivery of allied health services, both clinical and non-clinical, across a multidisciplinary team.
The Allied Health Assistant will support the operational functioning of ward-based service demands reporting to nursing operations, under the supervision of Allied Health Professionals. The Allied Health Assistant alleviates workload pressures to give Allied Health Professionals, Nurses and other mental health clinicians more time to focus on complex clinical tasks and improve patient outcomes.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or related work experience and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of Justice Health NSW
- Previous experience in working with people with a mental illness
The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.
A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals provide care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.
While working at the Forensic Hospital, you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.
A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided. All days are paid. The next intake dates are 13 October and 24 November 2025.
To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:
Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
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Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Salary & Benefits
Your salary plus superannuation is just the beginning.
You will have access to benefits such as:
- Additional allowances that may apply
- Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, and Novated Leasing options.
- Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and annual leave loading.
- Free on-site parking and easy access to public transport
- Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
- Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
- This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following questions:
- Describe why you are interested in working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
- Can you provide an example of managing challenging behaviours or situations in your work?
- We are considering applicants that are interested in permanent full time, permanent part time, temporary full time, temporary part time and casual opportunities. Please outline in your application what working arrangements would be of interest.
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
Applications Close: 11 September 2025 at 11:59pm AESTSeniority level
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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