Allied Health Assistant

Passionate about helping children reach their potential? Join our purpose-driven team as an Allied Health Assistant No formal qualifications required – just a genuine interest in working with children and a willingness to learn.

Enjoy hands-on experience and great benefits, including Perkbox, salary packaging, and discounted gym memberships and insurance. Make a real difference every day

Why work with us?

At Northcott Therapy, we support people of all ages with disability to live more independently through evidence-based, family-centred therapy.

As an Allied Health Assistant, you’ll be based in Kempsey, delivering 1:1 and small group programs to children in schools, day care and community settings.

Join a trusted organisation with 90+ years of impact—where your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

What I Will Be Doing

As an Allied Health Assistant at Northcott, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and programs to our customers under the guidance of qualified Allied Health Professionals.

This casual role is based locally in Kempsey, with 2-3 days per week, and work days and hours align with school days and terms. There is potential to grow based on your availability and service demand. You’ll receive ongoing supervision and support, both in-person and remotely.

You will:

- Deliver individual and group therapy programs under the direction of our Allied Health team.

- Provide culturally appropriate services with a strong focus on supporting the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customers and communities.

- Support customers and families to achieve their therapy and independence goals.

- Work collaboratively with the community, working with local child care centres and schools.

- Gain real-world experience in the rapidly growing disability sector, supported by experienced clinicians.

About You

I am an enthusiastic and compassionate Allied Health student or qualified Allied Health Assistant, passionate about supporting people with disability to live fulfilling and independent lives. I am a professional, empathetic, and eager to learn from experienced therapists.

I will bring:

- Experience working with children, this may be as an educator, a teacher's aid, a sports coach or other relevant roles.

- A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or Certificate III qualification (desirable but not required).

- Motivation to learn the role and be part of the Northcott team.

Why you’ll love working with us

- Workplace flexibility: allow your work schedule to fit around your life.

- Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport and reduced insurance.

- Perkbox:Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.

- Supportive Culture:Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team with regular peer supervision and support from clinical experts across multiple states.

Join us at Northcott and be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that values your contribution and celebrates the impact you make every day.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email recruitment@northcott.com.au .

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at diversity@northcott.com.au .

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