Allied Health Assistant Trainee

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Trainee Year 12 Level A
Remuneration: $28,273.48 - $41, 717.81 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ608501
Location: The Mater Hospital 
Applications close: Thursday the 27th of November 

Are you a recent school-leaver looking for an on-the-job learning experience? Are you currently at school, but looking at alternative career pathways? Our Hunter New England Allied Health Assistant Traineeship is a great way to gain invaluable experience in Allied Health support and the health sector.

About the job:

This Allied Health Assistant traineeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in Certificate III as an Allied Health Assistant while getting hands-on experience. Under the supervision of Occupational Therapists and Dietitians and support staff, you will assist the team with clinical and non-clinical tasks. This may include liaising with dietitians to ensure accurate meal selection based on dietary needs, setting up and maintaining resources for programs, assisting in group programs, maintaining and ordering equipment and supplies. The Allied Health team will provide you with dedicated support and time to complete your Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance.

You will have unique learning opportunities to explore various Allied Health career paths within Hunter New England Health. This traineeship is ideal for recent school leavers looking to gain a valuable qualification in a health-related field.

Hunter New England is committed to Closing The Gap. We are committed to supporting and developing Allied Health professionals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. You will be provided thorough orientation to the service and role, along with networks for support and connection.

About you:

• Currently at school, or a recent school leaver, eager to start a career in health.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about learning new skills.
• Eager to learn about and help improve the health outcomes for the community
• Keen to work as part of a team supporting the community.
• Be able to communicate respectfully and build rapport easily with people
  

About us:

Join a skilled Mater Mental Health team and support staff dedicated to providing excellent patient care. The Mater Mental Health Centre is a 100 bed acute inpatient facility for adults requiring mental health assessment, treatment, and care.  As part of the Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics team, you’ll be embraced by a friendly, collaborative atmosphere working alongside both Occupational Therapist, Dietitians and AHAs. You’ll have supervision and support provided from the Occupational therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics team, who are very eager to help you learn and grow as a professional during your traineeship.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to grow your career. We are a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage collaboration, openness and respect in the workplace to empower our employees to use their knowledge, skills and experience to meet the principle of Excellence. Every patient. Every time.

Benefits:

• Discover the important role Allied Health professionals play in delivering care to the community

• Support communities to achieve better health outcomes by contributing your skills and knowledge in meaningful ways.

• Expand your horizons through unique experiences that enhance your personal and professional growth.

• Connect with a wide range of Allied Health professionals and build networks that support inclusion and cultural responsiveness

• Gain Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics assistant exposure

Additional Information:

• Need to have completed year 10 at a minimum

• Applicants need to have finished school within the last 12-months

How to Apply: Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability:

• What interests you about working in health and helping the community?
• How do you plan to balance your work responsibilities with your coursework throughout the traineeship?
• Can you tell us about a time you used your communication skills when working in a team?

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 Justin Steel on Justin.Steel@health.nsw.gov.au

 Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy

 Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23

 To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 

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