Allied Health Assistant

• Role title: Allied Health Assistant

• Role type: Permanent full-time

• Role grade: AHA Level 1 – 3  

• Department and location:  Occupational Therapy, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $30.63 – $34.63 per hour + Super + Salary packaging
   

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Deliver hands-on support to palliative care and rehabilitation patients across community and inpatient settings

• Work closely with allied health professionals in physiotherapy, OT, dietetics, speech pathology and social work

• Carry out delegated clinical tasks and therapy support to enhance patient care

• Manage equipment loan pools, including delivery, collection and stock tracking

• Be part of a compassionate team driven by the mission and values of St Vincent's

About you

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or;

• Working towards a university degree in Occupational Therapy or;

• Internationally Reconised Occupational Therapy qualification

• Current unrestricted NSW Class C driver's licence.

• Experience working 12 months or less as an allied health assistant

• Experienced in managing an equipment loan pool, including tracking, maintenance and logistics

• Confident working within a multidisciplinary team and delivering delegated clinical tasks under supervision

• Solid understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and how to apply safe work practices in daily tasks

• Technically proficient with Microsoft Office and clinical systems used in health settings

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.  

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location 

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches 

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people 

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus 

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health  

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 30 October 2025. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

For more information, contact

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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View Reconciliation Action Plan

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