Allied Health Assistant - Activity Officer

Western NSW Local Health District; Brewarrina; Sur place; AUD 46 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Western NSW Local Health District in Brewarrina is seeking an Allied Health Assistant – Activities Officer for Brewarrina Multi-Purpose Service. You will develop activities that are fun, promote physical activity, and foster social connections with the community, supported by nursing staff to monitor wellbeing.

You should be organized, kind and compassionate, with proficient computer skills and good communication, and enjoy working independently to engage residents and colleagues across the

Qualifications

• Brightening an elderly resident’s day by developing activities and programs that are fun, promote physical activity, and are fulfilling for residents.
• Organised, kind and compassionate with proficient computer skills and good communication abilities.
• Able to develop relationships with other organisations in Brewarrina to maintain social connection between residents and the wider community.

Responsabilités

• Develop activities and programs that brighten residents’ days and promote wellbeing.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to observe residents and report changes affecting wellbeing.
• Engage with community partners to maintain social connections for residents.

Description du poste

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 1/2/3 Remuneration: $33.14 - $37.47 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Brewarrina, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 16

Applications Close: 1 November 2026 – 11:59pm

Allied Health Assistant – Activities Officer Brewarrina Multi-Purpose Service

About the role

If you love brightening an elderly resident’s day, this is the job for you. You’ll contribute to the lifestyle and recreation time of Brewarrina’s elderly in residential care, by developing activities and programs that are fun, promote physical activity, and are fulfilling to residents. You’ll need to be organised, kind and compassionate, proficient computer skills, a good communicator, and enjoy working independently. You will develop relationships with other organisations in Brewarrina to maintain social connection between the residents and the wider community. With support from the nursing staff, you will learn to observe residents for cues of their physical and psychological wellbeing and report changes to nursing staff.

Helping you Move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries

Please contact Heather Finlayson, Health Service Manager on [phone] / 0407 666 247 or at [e-mail] for more information.

Additional information for applicants

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD