Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to June 2026)(Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 1
Remuneration: $60,747.33 pa ; $30.64 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Coonamble, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 11 Aug 2025 – 11:59pm
Allied Health Assistant – Virtual Allied Health Service
Coonamble Multipurpose Service – Western Virtual Division
About the role
The Western NSW LHD Rural Allied Health Assistant Program is a bespoke rural training experience designed to provide opportunity for participants to gain experience and skills, in a supported environment, to enhance therapy-based interventions into their local rural health facility and community.
A Rural Allied Health Assistant will be located at rural health service and will be supported by Allied Health clinicians, both locally and from within the Local Health District, to facilitate and support holistic care for patients and residents within their local networked area.
The Virtual Allied Health Service (vAHS) within the Western Virtual Division of Western NSW Local Health District, works within a multi-disciplinary team, physically located across the Health District. This team is highly collaborative to continually strive to provide comprehensive patient focused care.
The role works within rural communities, with flexible work hours. Utilise your passion to make a difference in people’s lives.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
- Click ‘Apply’
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Dianne Harvey on 0417 144 233 or at dianne.harvey@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD