Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy)
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ617063 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 1
Remuneration: $31.86 per hour excluding Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ617063
Applications close: 27 November 2025
We strongly encourage current university students studying in an Allied Health discipline to apply.
The successful candidate will provide valuable support to the Occupational Therapy team in delivering high-quality healthcare services to patients. This support will occur under the direct, indirect, or remote supervision of an Occupational Therapist and in accordance with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District policies, procedures, and standards.
Allied Health Assistants in Occupational Therapy will be rostered on shifts of varying lengths, with start and finish times between 07:30 and 18:30, Monday to Sunday.
Come work with us & influence the future of inpatient services at St George Hospital!
This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed applicant to join our team as a permanent part-time Allied Health Assistant. We are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting clinicians and helping deliver high-quality care to our patients.
St George Hospital is currently developing a brand-new rehabilitation and aged care precinct, bringing together inpatient, day rehabilitation, and outpatient services in a purpose-built facility. This is an exciting time to join our Occupational Therapy teams as we introduce modern ways of working and continue to improve the patient experience. As an Allied Health Assistant, you will play a valuable role in supporting therapists, assisting with patient programs, and contributing to the smooth running of our services.
St George Hospital Occupational Therapy Department
Our vision is "Empowering you to live the life you want through creativity, collaboration and choice". We are a supportive department focused on person centered, compassionate care. We have a strong focus on clinical and leadership skill development, and strive to provide consistent high quality occupational therapy services across the campus. We support flexible work practices and encourage protected time for professional development, quality improvement activities and evidence based practice review and implementation.
Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent work experience and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of SESLHD.
- Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy or a willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities and manage time effectively
- Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
- Current Class C NSW drivers licence (or equivalent)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Oona Chan via email at Oona.chan@health.nsw.gov.au
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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