Allied Health Assistant - Transitional Aged Care Program

Support independence, spark recovery - join our vibrant team helping older adults thrive after hospital.

Remuneration: $30.63 per hour + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Location: Kurri Kurri, Singleton, Muswellbrook | Wonnarua Country
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ590619
Applications Close: Monday, 11th August 2025


About the role:
Our team has an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to, under the supervision of a qualified Allied Health Professional, facilitate client/patient/consumer care by providing clinical and administrative support.

Where you'll be working:
Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) is multi-disciplinary team supporting and providing aged care clients with the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing after discharge from hospital. The TACP team comprises of Allied Health and Nursing professionals working closely with the client using an enablement focus and providing slow stream therapy aiming to improve the clients function, independence and safety. The service operates a home visiting service, dependent upon patient needs. The service operates 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Sunday all year round.

About you:
We are looking for a team player, who loves working with the aged. You will have the ability to act quickly and decisively in crisis situations and the ability to manage conflict situations in a calm and professional manner. Attributes such as flexibility, the desire to work together as a team and great communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. Our ideal candidate will be committed to providing safe, compassionate person centred care, aiming to assist the client to reach their functional goals.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

   

 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
  
  
  
   

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For role related queries or questions contact Melinda Higgins on Melinda.Higgins@health.nsw.gov.au