Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ608849 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $30.63 - $34.63 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ608849
Application Close: 13/10/2025
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 a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Hawkesbury District Health Service is a teaching hospital in Windsor NSW, providing acute, community and allied health services for the local community and surrounding districts. The service provides 24-hour emergency, medical, surgical, diagnostic, maternity, neonatal, paediatric, palliative, intensive and coronary care services.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our Physiotherapy team at Hawkesbury District Hospital. This part-time position offers 16 hours per week across Thursday and Friday, providing a valuable opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
In this role, you will work under the direction of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to deliver effective interventions for patients and clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with patient transfers, transportation, lifting and mobilisation, preparing for and supporting treatment sessions, and facilitating education and group activities. You may also be involved in conducting or co-facilitating group exercises, either individually or within a group setting, always within your scope of practice and under AHP supervision.
We are looking for someone who brings energy, motivation, and a broad range of clinical skills to support our physiotherapists in both acute inpatient care and group exercise programs. In return, our experienced team will provide you with guidance, support, and ongoing education to help you thrive in your role. We invite you to submit your application. We look forward to welcoming you.
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 equivalent qualification or willingness to complete the required training, skills and competencies for the role.
- Demonstrated patient manual handling skills, knowledge and experience.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to independently undertake tasks once delegated and operate with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities as delegated.
- Demonstrate computer literacy.
- Current Driver's License 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
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For role related queries or questions contact Jacqualine Faehringer on jacqualine.faehringer@health.nsw.gov.au