Allied Health Assistant

About Us

Brisbane North PHN is committed to improving health outcomes through strong partnerships and innovative primary health care solutions. We're an organisation that values Integrity, Diversity, Courage, Collaboration, and Impact – and we're looking for someone who shares those values.

About the role

Assist allied health staff and clinical nurses with the provision of allied health services to support people to live safe and well at home. All duties performed in the role are to be completed under the direction of the occupational therapist or other allied health professional.

Key responsibilities

• assist with occupational therapy program
• conduct client activity groups and programs individually or in groups
• document in client medical record as appropriate to role
• organise equipment for in-home trial
• deliver and demonstrate use of equipment for in-home trial and adjust equipment according to specifications from the Occupational Therapist
• provide education on the safe use of equipment in the home environment
• Complete clients follow up and review
• assist in development and ongoing update of client resources for community education and chronic disease management

About you

Within the context of the key outcome areas described above, the ideal applicant will demonstrate the following:

Qualifications and experience

• cert IV Allied Health Assistant or equivalent (desirable as on job training is provided)

• OT/PT, Exercise Physiology or Social Worker students are highly encouraged to apply

• time management and accountability

• experience in working in community settings

• high level interpersonal and written communication skills

• ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with nursing team, clients, carers and other care providers.

Other

A current driver's licence is desirable, and use of a personal vehicle may be required, including travel between workplaces. Work-related mileage will be reimbursed at relevant rates.

You may be required to work flexible hours. The role may include evening/weekend commitments for which time off in lieu is provided.

Current police clearance (within the last 12 months).

COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations are strongly encouraged.

Why Join Us?

At Brisbane North PHN, you'll be part of a values-led team where people and purpose come first. We offer meaningful work that directly contributes to better health outcomes in our community, alongside a supportive and flexible work environment.

Here's what you can expect:

We offer meaningful work, a values-led culture and a strong focus on people. Benefits include:

• Purpose-led work that delivers real community impact
• Hybrid flexible work and wellbeing support
• Salary packaging with generous NFP tax concessions
• 5 weeks' annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Annual PD funding to support your growth
• Modern office-based Northside of Brisbane
• Access to EAP for you and your family

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter (max. 2 pages).

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• $69,144 Base Prorated according to hours worked + Super + Salary Packaging + Leave Loading
• This is a part-time up to 0.8FTE 12-month max term contract

Applications will be reviewed as received, and we may close the advertisement prior to the closing date (24/09/2025) if a suitable candidate is identified.

Brisbane North PHN is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with lived and living experience of mental illness.