Allied Health Assistant (Level 1-3) - Weekend Physiotherapy Assistant

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Upskill with free courses

Employee Assistance Program

Influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Balmain Hospital Physiotherapy Department is seeking up to three Physiotherapy Assistants to work one weekend 8-hour shift per fortnight (with options to alternate between Saturdays and Sundays based on availability).

This is a temporary, part-time position to assist physiotherapists in the provision of high quality physiotherapy services to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure optimal health outcomes for the patients / clients of the service.

Qualifications

• Equivalent work experience in an allied health or health related setting and/or successful completion of Certificate III or Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently under delegation of health professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Support physiotherapists in the provision of high-quality physiotherapy services to patients/clients and carers.
• Provide intervention to patients on inpatient Aged Care and rehabilitation wards at Balmain, especially on weekend shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Independent work

Education

Certificate III Allied Health Assistant

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (8 Hours per week) up to December 2027 Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants Level 1/3 Remuneration: $33.13 - $37.46 per hour + Superannuation Location: Balmain Hospital Requisition ID: REQ701687

About the Role

Balmain Hospital Physiotherapy Department is seeking up to three Physiotherapy Assistants to work one weekend 8-hour shift per fortnight (with options to alternate between Saturdays and Sundays based on availability). This is a temporary, part-time position to assist physiotherapists in the provision of high quality physiotherapy services to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure optimal health outcomes for the patients / clients of the service. Applicants will have equivalent work experience in an Allied Health or health related setting and/or successful completion of Certificate III or Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Student Physiotherapists are encouraged to apply (preferably having completed at least one year of a Physiotherapy degree). This position works closely with the weekend Physiotherapists to provide intervention to patients on the inpatient Aged Care and rehabilitation wards at Balmain.

Ideal Candidate

• Equivalent work experience in an allied health or health related setting and/or successful completion of Certificate III or Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently under delegation of health professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits and Perks

• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

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Applications Close: 9 November 2026