Allied Health Assistant - Occupational Therapy / Equipment Loan Pool
Join the occupational therapy team at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital as an Allied Health Assistant.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $31.86 - $36.02 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ622468
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
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Occupational Therapy Department
What you'll be doing
The position has a significant role in the administration of a substantial equipment loan pool. In addition, the position provides assistance and support to the occupational therapists in the delivery of an occupational therapy service to inpatients, outpatients and community clients. The clinical component may involve working with individuals or groups under the supervision of the treating occupational therapist.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or willingness to undertake this training or other qualification deemed equivalent by NSLHD and Demonstrated 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.
- 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.
Ability to learn and manage the many processes associated with a busy equipment loan pool.
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For role related queries or questions contact Melinda Hunt on Melinda.Hunt@health.nsw.gov.au or 97633976
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: 1 December 2025
