Allied Health Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30/06/2027)
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Location: St Clair Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $31.86 - $36.13 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ633147
Applications Close: 28/01/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to
succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

Are you a compassionate Allied Health Assistant with a passion for aged care and rehabilitation? We’re seeking a dedicated professional to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high quality, person centred care across community-based programs like TACP, NPACC and CHSP. In this rewarding role, you’ll support clients through their recovery journey, at home or in our Community Health Centre's. Helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. You’ll work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech pathologists, social workers and nurses to make a real impact.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in aged care and rehabilitation? Apply now and become part of a supportive team where your skills and compassion help shape better outcomes for our community.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

1. Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or relevant equivalent qualification or willingness to complete the required skills and competencies for the role
2. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
3. Demonstrated experience and skills in manual handling of clients and equipment
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
5. Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and organise a busy workload
6. Demonstrated ability to independently undertake tasks, and clinical duties with clients once delegated and operate with minimal direct supervision
7. Computer literacy, with the ability to use Office, email, and electronic patient record systems
8. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across NBMLHD

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette Dutton on Bernadette.Dutton@health.nsw.gov.au