Allied Health Assistant - Transitional Aged Care

NSW Health; Cootamundra; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

NSW Health in Cootamundra is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join the Transitional Aged Care Program. You will support discharged patients, assist with coordinated care plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to help clients transition safely from hospital to the community.

The role offers part-time hours up to 30 per week, a salary range of AUD 65,704 to AUD 74,286 per year (pro rata with super and 17.5% leave loading where applicable), and opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent and willing to complete within 3 years.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication across stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Complete delegated clinical care and support tasks as directed by a supervising Allied Health Professional, ensuring high quality patient care within MLHD
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining professional communication with colleagues, external Allied Health providers, and patients and their families
• Perform administrative duties supporting the Allied Health team, including maintaining accurate records and utilising Microsoft Office applications
• Work independently within your scope of practice, prioritising workload, meeting deadlines, and escalating issues to your supervising Allied Health Professional when required
• Demonstrate cultural competence with a commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal peoples, delivering respectful and inclusive care
• Participate in ongoing professional development including completion of a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance within 3 years, and engage in annual performance reviews to support personal and service growth

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Commitment to completing within 3 years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email applications

Job description

Allied Health Assistant - Transitional Aged Care

Employment Type: Permanent Part - Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant – Level 1 - 3
Remuneration:$65,704.30 - $74,286.50 per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 30
Location: Cootamundra

Are you a talented Allied Health Assistant looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the role:

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Allied Health Assistant who is ready for a new adventure. You will join us in the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) that aims to transition aged care clients safely from hospital back into the community. The TACP Allied Health Assistant will work closely with the TACP multidisciplinary team to support clients to achieve their goals.

As the Allied Health Assistant, you will:

• Complete delegated clinical care and support tasks as directed by a supervising Allied Health Professional, ensuring high quality patient care within Murrumbidgee Local Health District
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining professional communication with colleagues, external Allied Health providers, and patients and their families
• Perform administrative duties supporting the Allied Health team, including maintaining accurate records and utilising Microsoft Office applications
• Work independently within your scope of practice, prioritising workload, meeting deadlines, and escalating issues to your supervising Allied Health Professional when required
• Demonstrate cultural competence with a commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal peoples, delivering respectful and inclusive care
• Participate in ongoing professional development including completion of a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance within 3 years, and engage in annual performance reviews to support personal and service growth

What MLHD offer:

• Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or commitment to complete within 3 years) or relevant equivalent qualification
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills across all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines within scope of practice
• Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft Office and email applications
• Current Class C drivers licence and willingness to travel for work purposes

For role related queries or questions contact Anne Phillips – Facility Manger, Cootamundra on **************@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.