Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy | Full-Time Permanent

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary Packaging

Flexible working conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite physiotherapy

Onsite cafes

Job summary

Canberra Health Services in the Australian Capital Territory seeks an Allied Health Assistant to support Physiotherapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will work under supervision to implement rehabilitation programs and monitor progress, collaborating with patients and the health team to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

These positions offer flexible working conditions, salary packaging options, onsite staff facilities, and access to an Employee Assistance Program, with a focus

Qualifications

• Allied Health Assistant role with supervision and delegation framework.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise delegated physiotherapy programs.
• Monitor patient progress and ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Allied Health Assistant

Supervision

Team collaboration

Job description

Closes: 18 November 2026

Classification: Allied Health Assistant 2/3
Salary: $66,672 - $88,163 plus superannuation
Position No: 70209, Several - 02SI2
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 November 2026
Contact Officer: Emily Heckendorf on [e-mail] or [phone]

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role: Join Acute Allied Health Services (AAHS) Physiotherapy and make a difference in the delivery of high-quality patient care across acute inpatient and specialised outpatient settings.

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will work within a supervision and delegation framework to support physiotherapists in delivering evidence-based rehabilitation and treatment programs. You will collaborate with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals to achieve safe and effective clinical outcomes.

In this role, you will implement and supervise delegated physiotherapy programs, monitor patient progress, and communicate effectively with clients and the healthcare team to ensure individual care needs are met. You will demonstrate the capabilities of an Allied Health Assistant working at full scope of practice while providing safe, high-quality care to culturally diverse people of all ages.

This position offers the opportunity to work across a variety of inpatient wards and outpatient services, providing a dynamic and rewarding environment that supports professional growth and skill development. If you are a motivated team player with a commitment to person-centred care and excellence in healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

Note: These positions are suitable for Allied Health Assistant Level 2, under the Allied Health Assistant Level 2/3 Broadband Enterprise Agreement.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‑based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services