Allied Health Assistant
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ686006 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $33.13 – $37.46 per hour
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ686006
Applications Close: 02/09/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
Join the Occupational Therapy team at Nepean Hospital and make a meaningful difference every day.
As an Allied Health Assistant, you will provide assistance and support to the Occupational Therapy team in delivering Occupational Therapy services at Nepean Hospital. Working under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist, you will play an important role in supporting patient care and service delivery within a collaborative healthcare environment.
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dedicated team and support positive patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or relevant qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer; or willingness to complete the required skills and competencies for the role.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience and skills in manual handling of patients and equipment
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and organise a busy workload
- Demonstrated ability to undertake clinical duties with patients once delegated and operate with minimal direct supervision
- Computer literacy, with the ability to use office, email, and electronic patient record systems
- Current drivers licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kathryn Heagney on Kathryn.Heagney@health.nsw.gov.au
