Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Contract End Date - 28 June 2026
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
Remuneration:$ 1164.22 - $1316.29 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Based across Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ588300
Applications Close: Thursday 21 August at 11:59pm 2025
Within the Transitional Aged Care Program, we’re proud of our energetic team that values kindness, mutual support, and compassionate patient care. As an Allied Health Assistant within the Transitional Aged Care Program, you will play a vital role in the provision of Allied Health Services to the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) clients in its community (Transpac) and residential (Transitional Care Unit) services.
This is great opportunity for a motivated Allied Health Assistant eager to expand their professional skills and make a meaningful impact. You’ll enjoy ongoing development including, exposure to ward-based therapy by rotating into the Woy Woy Transitional Care Unit, and the satisfaction of working alongside a team that truly values your expertise.
About the Role
This role involves supporting clients, patients, or consumers through direct care, including routine evaluations, treatment preparation, and providing service-related information. It also includes assisting in assessing individual needs to help design and deliver therapeutic programs under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals, with attention to diagnoses and safety precautions. The position requires effective communication of observations to supervisors and healthcare team members to aid in care planning and treatment.
Administrative responsibilities include managing tasks such as word processing, phone calls, photocopying, and inventory tracking. Staff are expected to stay current with educational requirements, participate in supervision and performance reviews, and adhere to NSW Health and CCLHD policies. Employees must also ensure workplace safety by following procedures, reporting risks, and acting responsibly to protect the health and safety of others.
This opportunity is perfect for a versatile Allied Health Assistant who flourishes in a dynamic, compassion-driven environment and is eager to create meaningful change in people’s lives.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
Possess a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant/relevant qualification or willingness to undertake this training.
Current unencumbered NSW driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to travel across sites for meetings and clinical care provision.
Demonstrated previous experience working in a health environment, with a range of patient cohorts across inpatient, outpatient and/or community settings.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising Allied Health Professional.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively with health professionals in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet the requirement.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month for full-time staff, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to our local Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:
Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact Nick Davis on:
Phone: 4304 0728
Email: nicholas.davis@health.nsw.gov.au
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