Allied Health Assistant

4 days ago

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia f653d690-55a5-41d7-99a1-b5a74d566e69 Full time $32,000 - $40,000 per year

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: BI Tech Assist Grade 1

Remuneration: $ $32.18 ph + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ614582

Location:Broken Hill

  • Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
  • Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
  • Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke

We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

What you'll be doing

  • Support Allied Health Professionals in the provision of Allied Health Services to patients and clients in facilities and communities
  • Provide administration and reception duties
  • Maintain basic allied health equipment
  • Assist in patient/client treatment

What is on offer

  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging (pay less tax), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment
  • Novated Leasing
  • Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
  • Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career.
  • A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

TheFar West Local Health Districtis one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

About Broken Hill

A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

  • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification OR willingness to undertake and complete training.
  • Experience working with people with a disability in a health care setting.
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with a range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to follow instruction, for example regarding patient care and safety.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
  • Current NSW Driver's license.
  • Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including the ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required), as delegated by Allied Health Professionals, both supervised and unsupervised.

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