Allied Health Assistant/Technician

Job Description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Royal Darwin, Palmerston Hospital

Job title Allied Health Assistant/Technician Designation Technical 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $68,795 - $77,575 Location Darwin, Palmerston

Position numbers 40405 RTF Closing 13/11/2025

Contact officer Stephen Pennington, Deputy Director on

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide allied health assistance and other support services as directed for patients of Royal Darwin Palmerston. The Allied Health

Assistant/Technician will work under the direction of the health professional in the provision of allied health services to optimise outcomes

for the patient group.

Context statement

NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary health care,

aged care, and mental health.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Prepare for and undertake clinical tasks under the direction and delegation of the allied health professional.

2. Ensure the maintenance of allied health equipment and/or stock, including storage, labelling, cleaning, receiving, distribution, delivery,

and return, as well as rotation and monitoring levels of equipment, consumables, and other resources.

3. Participate in administrative support duties and assist allied health professionals with client related records as per team policies.

1. Research, source, obtain quotes and order resources, equipment and/or stock, in keeping with team direction and budget parameters

and ensure related invoices are processed as per Departmental procedures.

5. Provide support and allow shadowing to students, trainees, new staff.

6. Under the delegation of the allied health professional, assist with any required screening of clients using a standardised screening tool

and/or other appropriate questionnaires/resources.

7. Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

1. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services, and workplaces.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or relevant qualification OR relevant experience in a field of technical work closely related

to the duties of the vacancy.

2. Demonstrated understanding of multicultural differences and the impacts on health outcomes.

3. Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation, and conflict management skills, with experience working in a team

environment to achieve positive health outcomes.

4. Ability to work under direction and instruction to assist health professionals provide high quality clinical services.

5. Ability to think laterally and problem solve independently with initiative and demonstrated organisational and time management skills.

6. Working experience with patients and consumers within a hospital setting.

7. Upholds a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality, adaptability, and the ability to interact with diverse cultures.

8. Well-developed computer skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes and an ability to learn new IT systems.

Desirable

1. Experience identifying and participating in quality improvement initiatives to improve workplace practices

Further information

The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal

history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific

immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B

(indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.