Allied Health Assistant
Make a difference for older people in Ryde and Hunters Hill, join us in the Community Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service supporting a team of allied health professionals.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $31.86 - $36.02 per hour
Hours Per Week: 15
Requisition ID: REQ665481
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Ryde Hospital and local community.
Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.
Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.
What you'll be doing
Community Aged Care & Rehabilitation Service (CAReS) at Ryde Hospital functions to provide a model of care of comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and co-ordinated care to ensure that patients with age and rehabilitation related conditions and chronic and complex comorbidities are treated and maintained at their optimal level of function to ensure independence in the community.
CAReS operates a number of groups and programs. These programs help promote health and wellbeing and maximise levels of functional ability and independence of older people and carers living in their community.
The Multidisciplinary Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will provide transport, clinical and administrative support to Allied Health Professional (AHP) staff to facilitate the provision of high quality clinical care, and co-ordinate and lead small group programs in conjunction with and under the direction and collaboration of the CAReS Multidisciplinary Team.
Additionally the AHA will provide safe transportation of frail aged clients between their homes and CAReS.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of an Allied Health Assistant within a large organisation. Ability to work independently under the delegation of an AHP and the ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
- A minimum of a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or willingness to undertake this training or other qualification deemed equivalent by NSLHD.
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
- Identify skills and knowledge in the provision of assistant's activities to provide support for, AHPs, clients, families and carers as required.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising AHP.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Currently hold a Class C Drivers Licence
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachael Marlow on Rachael.Marlow@health.nsw.gov.au or 0456880436.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 4 June 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 4 June 2026
