Allied Health Assistant

• Spinal Rehabilitation Unit, Repatriation Health Precinct
• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary AHA-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Long contract with opportunity to convert to permanency
• Full time position with part-time working considered

About the Role

As an Allied Health Assistant (AHA), you’ll be an essential part of a passionate and supportive team, working under the direction of allied health professionals to assist in delivering high-quality care to patients across the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Your role will focus on supporting clinical service delivery in the spinal rehabilitation unit based at the Repat Health Precinct. By helping implement therapy programs, preparing equipment, and supporting patient engagement, you’ll directly contribute to better health outcomes and more efficient care.

This diverse and hands-on role offers the opportunity to work across multiple CALHN sites, including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, the Repat Health Precinct, Glenside Health Services, and various community-based services. Your contribution will help ensure allied health services run smoothly, safely, and professionally – making a meaningful impact every day.

About You

You're a motivated and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting people through their health journey. With a solid foundation in allied health assistance and a genuine commitment to patient care, you’re ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Hold a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) with relevant experience in therapeutic or caregiving roles.

• Demonstrate strong clinical awareness, including recognising patient changes and responding appropriately with AHP guidance.

• Possess physical capability, initiative, reliability, and strong communication skills for safe, effective patient care and teamwork.

• Confident in managing workload independently, maintaining confidentiality, and using computer systems for documentation and communication.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1 August 2025

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