Allied Health Assistant

Support older people to regain independence - join our dynamic Allied Health Assistant team in the Transitional Aged Care Program

Remuneration: $60,747.33 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

Location: Wallsend Campus

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants

Requisition ID: REQ601105

Applications Close: Monday 22nd September 2025

We are looking for an Allied Health Assistant to join our Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) team, playing a hands-on role in helping clients over 65 achieve their rehabilitation goals while living at home. You will be part of a friendly, cohesive team of allied health and nursing professionals based at Wallsend Health Campus. You'll work with clients participating in a 12-week rehabilitation and transitional program, supporting them to live well and safely in the community.

This is a dynamic role that offers variety, with a mix of direct client care and administration. You'll work alongside other AHAs, sharing the workload and contributing to meaningful outcomes for clients. Your input is valued as you actively participate in delivering rehabilitation programs and motivating clients along their journey.

What we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent communication skills
• A client-centred, engaging and motivating approach
• Strong teamwork and flexibility
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• The ability to follow direction and openness to feedback

What we offer
- Supportive line management from the Allied Health Service Manager for TACP
- Hybrid orientation and training with your manager and the multidisciplinary team
- Connection to the District AHA networking group for ongoing support and development
- A welcoming team culture where collaboration and care are at the heart of everything we do
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working as an Allied Health Assistant or has a certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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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.