Allied Health Assistant

Turn your compassion into action – join our Allied Health team delivering home-based support. Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants Remuneration: $31.86 - $33.56 per hour + super Hours Per Week: 8 Location: Kurri Kurri Community Health Service Requisition ID: REQ619067 Applications Close: Monday, 1st December 2025 About The Role Your work will involve conducting home visits, assisting with groups and some transport as part of a service that operates daily from 8:00 am to 4:30pm, 365 days a year. You’ll receive comprehensive onsite training, including documentation training, to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands of this rewarding and impactful role. You'll also receive a thorough orientation, ongoing training, regular clinical supervision, and strong peer support to help you thrive professionally. About You We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate allied health assistant who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families or carers. You’ll share our passion for improving outcomes, helping patients maintain their quality of life, and supporting them to achieve their functional goals. Every day will bring variety, with services tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a blend of self-motivation, autonomy, and strong time management skills, along with genuine empathy, enthusiasm, and flexibility. You’ll value teamwork and collaboration, while also being confident in working independently. What We Can Offer You At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.Need more information?Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Kerry-Ann Inder on Kerry.Inder@health.nsw.gov.au Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.