Allied Health Assistant

Burnie Brae Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Supervised training

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Burnie Brae in Chermside invites applications for an Allied Health Assistant who supports delegated exercise and therapy activities. You will work with our multidisciplinary team to deliver individual and group programs in-centre, community, and home settings across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay, following the roster.

The role requires a qualified AH assistant, commitment to safety, accurate documentation, and a caring, client-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or a relevant qualification with demonstrated competence for the role.
• Understanding of delegation and scope, with willingness to seek guidance when needed.
• Warm, respectful communication and interest in supporting older adults and clients with disabilities.
• Reliable organisation, digital skills and commitment to safety and accurate documentation.
• Current First Aid, CPR and NDIS Screening, or willingness to obtain before client duties; driver's license for community work.

Responsibilities

• Support prescribed exercise, mobility and functional activities under clinician delegation and supervision.
• Help clients participate safely and confidently in individual and group sessions.
• Observe client responses and promptly report changes or concerns to the supervising clinician.
• Prepare therapy spaces and equipment and keep accurate, timely client records.
• Work closely with clinicians, care partners and administration to support coordinated care.

Skills

Delegation knowledge

Warm communication

Digital literacy

Safety documentation

Driver license

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

At Burnie Brae, our Healthy Connections team helps people stay active, maintain independence and participate in everyday life. We are seeking an Allied Health Assistant who brings a caring approach, sound judgement and a commitment to safe, high-quality support.

Based at Chermside, you will work with our multi-disciplinary allied health team to deliver delegated individual and group programs. Your work may include in-centre, community and home visits across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay, according to the agreed roster.

What you will do

• Support prescribed exercise, mobility and functional activities under clinician delegation and supervision.
• Help clients participate safely and confidently in individual and group sessions.
• Observe client responses and promptly report changes or concerns to the supervising clinician.
• Prepare therapy spaces and equipment and keep accurate, timely client records.
• Work closely with clinicians, care partners and administration to support coordinated care.

What you will bring

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or a relevant qualification supported by demonstrated competence for the role.
• An understanding of delegation and scope, and confidence to ask for guidance when needed.
• Warm, respectful communication and an interest in supporting older adults and clients with disabilities.
• Reliable organisation, digital skills and a commitment to safety and accurate documentation.
• Current First Aid, CPR and NDIS Screening, or willingness to obtain these before client duties, and a current driver license for community work.

Experience in aged care, community allied health and/or group programs is valued.

Newly qualified AHAs with relevant placement experience are encouraged to apply.

Appointment is subject to role-relevant screening and work rights.

Our values guide how we work

Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, People Focused and Quality shape how we support clients and one another.

Benefits that support you

Not-for-profit salary packaging, a collaborative team and opportunities to build your skills through supervision and training. Reimbursement for approved work travel applies in accordance with Burnie Brae policy and employment conditions.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and invite you to discuss any recruitment adjustments you may need.

For enquiries contact Merendi Leverett - Head of Allied Health - email: ********@healthyconnections.org.au or phone [phone].