Allied Health Assistant

My Word Health; Wagga Wagga; Hybrid; AUD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work model

Team collaboration

Job summary

My Word Health in Wagga Wagga is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support paediatric speech pathology and occupational therapy programs with a local caseload. The role works closely with the Allied Health Professional and uses a hybrid model with telehealth support for rural families.

The casual position (8-23 hours per week) offers after-school availability and potential progression to part-time as the service grows, with a focus on empowering children to improve their quality of life.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or currently studying a health-related degree.
• Current Working With Children Check (NSW & VIC) and National Police Check.
• NDIS Worker Check or NDIS mandatory training as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist paediatric speech pathology and occupational therapy programs with a local caseload.
• Work with the Allied Health Professional to help families meet goals in a hybrid telehealth model.
• Casual position (8–23 hours per week) with after‑school availability and potential progression to part‑time.

Skills

Excellent organisation and time‑mgt

Ability to follow plans & work with a

Professional, warm and empathetic with

Current Driver's Licence

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Bachelor degree studies in relevant health field (ongoing)

Job description

My Word Health is looking for an Allied Health Assistant to assist our Allied Health team in Wagga Wagga. We currently offer Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy services in the Wagga area.

My Word Health is looking to expand our reach and support children in rural areas. We are building a team in Wagga and surrounds to add further services to our current broad reach from our head office in Albury Wodonga to ensure no child is left behind.

The Mission and Vision

If you are interested in empowering children to live whole, healthy, and happy lives together, then this is the role for you! We are a team of passionate health professionals who are looking to make an impact in the lives of children living in rural and remote areas. We want to ensure that every child has access to high-quality health care that is delivered by a team who truly care about their success. We have a big vision to see a world where no child is left behind.

You will love this position if you:

• Enjoy Empowering Children - Work with children and their families to help improve their quality of life!
• Desire Collaborative Team Culture - Join a team that are truly passionate about making a difference, who learn from each other and celebrate wins together!
• Value Career Progression - We invest in professional development and regular discipline-specific supervision!
• Want Work-Life Balance - We proudly offer flexible work arrangements!

The Team

Join a team that truly care about each other, embrace a collaborative approach, and have a strong desire to make an impact and leave their mark on the world. Our team at My Word Health bring together a wide variety of professionals to collaborate for the purpose of empowering the children we provide services for. We support each other whole-heartedly, celebrate wins together, and work together to achieve a common goal. As well as providing high-quality allied health services, we also focus on having fun together and celebrating each other. We meet regularly for team lunches and Team Wellness Days to ensure we have a good balance of work and play.

The Role

The role of an Allied Health Assistant at My Word Health is to outwork speech pathology and occupational therapy programs with a paediatric caseload. You will work closely with the Allied Health Professional to assist families in meeting their goals. Our model of care is a hybrid model and we utilise a telehealth team of Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to support our local clinicians on the ground in Wagga. We care about connecting people to their world through communication and are committed to providing high quality services.

Casual position (8-23 hours per week) - after school availability is a must. Opportunity to progress to a part-time role as the position is developed.

If you have...

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or are currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, or other health-related university degree)
• Current Working With Children Check (NSW & VIC)
• Valid National Police Check
• Current Driver's Licence and reliable car
• NDIS mandatory worker training certificate + NDIS Worker Check
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow plans and work well with a team
• Professional, warm and empathetic approach to clients