Allied Health Assistant Level 1-3 - The Forensic Hospital - Casual

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants Level 1-3
Remuneration: $27.83 - $31.70 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ384259

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is a state-wide Specialty Health Network delivering health care to adults and young people in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems across community, inpatient and custodial settings

Our Vision: Together, we transform lives by delivering healthier tomorrows through excellence in patient centred care across community, inpatient and custodial settings.

An exciting opportunity is available for an Allied Health Assistant seeking a career in Forensic Mental Health.

The Forensic Hospital currently has Casual position for a skilled and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant who has a commitment to patient care and clinical excellence, who will take up the challenge to join our professional team working within our unique health care environment.

About The Forensic Hospital, Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network

The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional and high-risk civil patients.

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing a care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.

While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. To learn more about careers in our network, please click links below:

What you'll be doing

The Allied Health Assistant will provide assistance and support to the Allied Health team in the delivery of Allied Health Services to patients of the Forensic Hospital. The Allied Health Assistant will work under the direct or indirect supervision of an Allied Health Practitioner will facilitate patient care by providing clinical and administrative support.

What we can offer you

• Great additional salary allowances
• Accrued day off (ADO) a month (for full time employees)
• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing options to further enhance take home benefits,
• Free on-site parking, easy access to public transport
• Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 300 gyms and pools at a discounted rate.

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network 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.



A comprehensive two week full time orientation is provided, with the next intake dates on 29 May and 7 August 2023



This position requires a Working With Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People Website

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure to address the selection criteria below: * Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or related work experience and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of Justice Health NSW

• Previous experience in working with people with a mental illness.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• 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 Professional.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role.

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For role related queries or questions contact Oleen George-Posa on Oleen.GeorgePosa@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 9th April 2023