Allied Health Assistant - Mobile Rehab Team

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education & Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Hospital in New South Wales is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Allied Health Assistant to join the Mobile Rehabilitation Team. The role supports Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions, delivered under supervision, with shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays for 6 hours each.

The successful candidate will hold a Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent, demonstrate patient handling skills, and work well in a multidisciplinary team while maintaining NBMLHD policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated patient manual handling skills and knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to undertake tasks independently when delegated with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities as scheduled
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Current NSW Driver's licence and willingness to travel for work

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions delegated by professionals
• Support patient care and recovery within NBMLHD policies and standards

Skills

Manual handling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent tasks

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Computer literacy

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants Location: Nepean Hospital Remuneration: $33.13 - $37.46 per hour Hours Per Week: 12 Requisition ID: REQ695367 Applications Close: 29/10/2026

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.

Join the Mobile Rehabilitation Team at Nepean Hospital and play a vital role in helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. This position works Mondays and Tuesdays for 6-hour shifts. As an Allied Health Assistant, you will coordinate and deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions, delegated by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, to support patient care and recovery. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will ensure all care is delivered in line with Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) policies, procedures and standards.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• 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 ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to independently undertake tasks once delegated and work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities as scheduled/delegated
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Current NSW Driver's licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Additional information:

For role related queries or questions contact Kathryn Heagney on [e-mail]

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. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please

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