Allied Health Assistant

**_Support patients across acute and outpatient care - Join the John Hunter Hospital team as a Physiotherapy Assistant._**

**Remuneration**:$60747.33 Per Annum + Super
**Location**: John Hunter Hospital
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Allied Health Assistants
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ570700
**Applications Close**:Sunday 04/05/2025

**Where you’ll be working**:
The John Hunter Hospital (JHH) Physiotherapy Department delivers high-quality, innovative care across three key sites - John Hunter Hospital, Rankin Park Centre, and Belmont District Hospital.

You’ll join a dedicated team committed to patient-centred physiotherapy services across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The team environment is dynamic, collaborative, and supportive - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospital setting and values professional development.

This is a permanent, full-time position (38 hours/week), based at John Hunter Hospital.

**About the role**:
As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you’ll work under the supervision of qualified Allied Health Professionals to support the delivery of safe and effective physiotherapy services. You will:

- Assist physiotherapists with assessments and the implementation of therapy plans
- Support activity-based programs such as hydrotherapy
- Provide clinical and administrative support across a variety of patient care settings

This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in diverse patient presentations and programs within a major tertiary referral and teaching hospital.

**About you**:
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic team player who:

- Has strong communication, time management and organisational skills
- Can work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication
- Has strong computer literacy and a commitment to patient engagement

**Desirable**:
Completion or progression towards Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent as deemed by the employer)

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrated ability to support Allied Health Professionals in delivering clinical and administrative care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families and team members
- Capacity to work in a busy, multidisciplinary hospital setting
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Need more information?**

**Additional Information**
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with**NSW Health policy directive **PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer.**All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.