Allied Health Assistant

Job no: 911030

Work type: Part time

Location: Far North

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Roxby Downs
• AHA3 | Part Time 0.5 FTE | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $70,293 - $74,914 p.a (pro rata)
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team as an Allied Health Assistant and play a vital role in supporting clients through hands-on care, therapy assistance and meaningful interventions

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Service:

Allied and Community Health Service

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of allied health professionals to support the delivery of high-quality therapy and care. Your responsibilities will include assisting with clinical screenings and treatments, preparing clients for therapy, monitoring responses to interventions, and leading group-based sessions. You will also provide client education, support administrative tasks, and contribute to the training of junior staff and students.

This role plays a vital part in ensuring clients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care, while giving you the chance to develop your skills within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team.

Looking for a change in scenery? – Allied Health Assistant

About You:

• Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a service environment.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• This is a part time vacancy, working 37.5 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 911030

Want To Know More? Contact:

Kellie Sarret - A/Regional TL CHDT/NDIS Program, ,

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October PM

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Advertised: 30 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 14 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time