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

NSW Health; 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 (EAP)

Discounted Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition resources

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking up to three Allied Health Assistants (Level 1-3) to support the Balmain Hospital Physiotherapy Department with weekend 8-hour shifts. This temporary, part-time role involves assisting physiotherapists in delivering high-quality services to patients in inpatient wards.

Applicants with Certificate III/IV Allied Health Assistant or equivalent, and those with relevant health-related experience, are encouraged to apply.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist physiotherapists in providing high quality physiotherapy services to patients/clients and carers.
• Provide intervention to patients on inpatient aged care and rehabilitation wards.
• Work weekend 8-hour shifts per fortnight at Balmain Hospital.

Education

Certificate III Allied Health Assistant

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant

Job description

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

Employment Type:TemporaryPart 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

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

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

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

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).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.

If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Eleanor Johnson via email at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 9 November 2026

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