Rehabilitation Assistant

Help people rebuild their lives after brain injury - join a supportive rehab team making recovery possible every day

Remuneration: $60,747.33 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Hunter Brain Injury Service (HBIS), Bar Beach
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Requisition ID: REQ609914
Applications Close: Tuesday 21st October 2025

About us

Hunter Brain Injury Service (HBIS) is one of 15 specialist rehabilitation services across NSW, providing tailored care and support for adult clients - both compensable and non-compensable - who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.

Based in Bar Beach, Newcastle, HBIS delivers outpatient, outreach, and community residential rehabilitation services across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter, Port Stephens, Greater Taree, and Central Coast regions. The service also operates a 5-bed Transition Living Unit (TLU) that supports clients from regional and rural areas such as Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, and Forbes, particularly where family or carers live within our catchment.

Our purpose-built facility features counselling and interview rooms, spacious outdoor areas, gardens, a courtyard, and a yarning circle, providing a comfortable, culturally safe, and recovery-focused environment.

You’ll join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives following traumatic brain injury. Our clinicians include Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Neuropsychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Dietitians, Rehabilitation Assistants, Administration and Housekeeping staff, as well as a Visiting Rehabilitation Medical Specialist and Neuropsychiatrist. We’re a motivated, professional, and supportive team - proud of our collaborative approach and strong social culture.

For more information about our service and the specialised rehabilitation services across NSW, please refer to the following websites:

https://vimeo.com/200598382 

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/brain-injury-rehabilitation

To learn more about specialised brain injury rehabilitation services: https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/brain-injury-rehabilitation

About the role

As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you’ll provide day-to-day support to clients staying in the Transition Living Unit, working under the supervision of Allied Health Clinicians. You’ll play an important role in helping clients regain independence and confidence, supporting their physical, social, cognitive, and daily living skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and supervise clients with personal care, daily living, and leisure activities
• Support therapy programs designed by Allied Health Clinicians
• Accompany clients to community activities and appointments
• Support clients with self-administered medication, meal preparation, and laundry
• Provide feedback on client progress and document shift summaries
• Participate in meetings, in-service training, and case reviews
• Shifts are rostered across day, afternoon, and night (Monday to Friday).

About you

You’re caring, motivated, and passionate about helping people recover from injury and achieve meaningful goals.

You’ll bring:

• Resilience and adaptability – open to new ideas and approaches
• Integrity and professionalism in all you do
• Motivation and commitment to providing quality support
• Team spirit – working cooperatively and communicating with empathy
• Respect for diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness
• A learning mindset, with a willingness to grow and reflect on feedback

What we offer

You’ll be welcomed into a supportive, well-structured environment that values your growth and wellbeing.

• Comprehensive orientation and training, including time with each discipline
• Ongoing supervision from the Clinical Coordinator and Service Manager
• Regular performance reviews, check-ins, and education sessions
• Access to district-wide Allied Health Assistant forums and professional development opportunities
• A strong sense of team connection and purpose

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

• Proximity to shopping and other services

• ADO's each month (for full time employees)

• Salary packaging options

• Fitness Passport

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

• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance OR commitment to complete Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance within 3 years. 

• To meet the requirements for Level 2: demonstrated experience working as an Allied Health Assistant Level 1 for a period of 12 months or more and / or Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent qualification). If applicant is unable to demonstrate these requirements, applicant will commence service at Level 1. If applicant has completed a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, they will be classified as an Allied Health Assistant Level 3

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or 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 Kristie Maher on Kristie.Maher@health.nsw.gov.au