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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Part Time
Facility: Illawarra and Shoalhaven
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $29.60 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ454281
Applications Close: 7 February 2024
This role has a Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week position and a Temporary Part Time 24 hours position until 30 June 2024 with the possibility of extension at same/reduced hours, subject to funding.
We are seeking x 2 Allied Health Assistants for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Transitional Aged Care program ( TACP). 38 hours per week permanent (based in the Shoalhaven) and 24 hours per week temporary until 30.6.24 (based in the Illawarra).
The AHA provides support to a multidisciplinary team to deliver therapy interventions to clients in the community, under the supervision of Allied Health professionals. The role involves the implementation of therapy interventions, equipment/resources delivery and cleaning, transporting clients on community access visits and departmental administrative responsibilities. At times both these positions will be required to work across both regions depending on demand.
What you'll be doing
This position provides assistance and support to their Allied Health Department in the delivery of services to patients / clients, under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional. The role involves assisting Allied Health Professionals in the treatment of patients, equipment cleaning / room tidying and departmental administrative responsibilities.
The Allied Health Assistant may be expected to work across sites and participate in weekend work.
Salary Level is dependent on qualifications:
- Level 1 – No Qualifications;
- Level 2 – Completion of 12 or more months’ service as an Allied Health Assistant Level 1 or Certificate III or other qualification deemed equivalent;
- Level 3 –Certificate IV qualification or other qualification deemed equivalent
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.
Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:
· ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)
· Study and development leave
· Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities
· Discounted parking
· Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family
· Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12 month contract.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Talent Pool
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to
Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:
Selection Critieria:
- Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent work experience and a willingness to work towards certification.
- Demonstrated high levels of oral and written communication skills including the proficient use of health based technology
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising Allied Health Professionals.
- Current NSW drivers licence or equivalent.
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For role related queries or questions contact Christie Goodisson on Christie.Goodisson@health.nsw.gov.au
