Allied Health Assistant

NSW Health; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Day Off (ADO)

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service courses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NBMLHD’s Nepean Hospital invites applications for an Allied Health Assistant within the Physiotherapy Department. This permanent, full-time role offers rotational shifts across acute, subacute and rehabilitation wards, supporting patient treatments and rehabilitation programs under supervision.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and gain broad clinical exposure. Applicants should have Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent, strong manual

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV Allied Health Assistant or equivalent qualifications as required by employer.
• Demonstrated patient manual handling skills.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to undertake tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Current Driver's Licence for work-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Rotational role in the Physiotherapy Department across acute, subacute and rehabilitation wards.
• Assist with patient treatments and rehabilitation programs.
• Support service delivery and patient outcomes in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Manual handling

Education

Certificate III/IV Allied Health Assistant

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Allied Health Assistant Level 1-3 (Dependent on Qualifications)
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration:$65,704.29 - $74,286.63 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ705177
Applications Close: 24/11/2026

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.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Make a difference every day as an Allied Health Assistant at Nepean Hospital!

Join the Physiotherapy Department at Nepean Hospital and play a vital role in supporting patients across a range of clinical settings. This rotational position offers the opportunity to work alongside physiotherapists in acute, subacute and rehabilitation wards, assisting with patient treatments, rehabilitation programs and service delivery.

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will contribute to positive patient outcomes while gaining valuable experience across diverse clinical areas. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide essential support to Allied Health services and contribute to positive patient outcomes.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Allocated 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

What you will bring to the role

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or relevant qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer; or willingness to complete the required skills and competencies for the role.
• Demonstrated patient manual handling skills, knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to independently undertake tasks once delegated and operate with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities as delegated.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel

Additional information:

• 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.
• Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up website
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.
• 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.