Allied Health Assistant - Wagga Transitional Aged Care Program
Employment Type: Casual opportunites available
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
Remuneration: $31.86 - $36.02 per hour (+ super + 10% casual loading)
Requisition ID: REQ676152
Location: Wagga Wagga Community Care
Are you a talented Allied Health Assistant looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
Murrumbidgee Local Health District are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Allied Health Assistants who are ready for a new adventure. You will join us in the Wagga Wagga Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) that aims to transition aged care clients safely from hospital back into the community. The TACP Allied Health Assistant will work closely with the TACP multidisciplinary team to support clients to achieve their goals. As the Allied Health Assistant, you will:
Complete delegated clinical care and support tasks as directed by a supervising Allied Health Professional, ensuring high quality patient care within Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining professional communication with colleagues, external Allied Health providers, and patients and their families
Perform administrative duties supporting the Allied Health team, including maintaining accurate records and utilising Microsoft Office applications
Work independently within your scope of practice, prioritising workload, meeting deadlines, and escalating issues to your supervising Allied Health Professional when required
Demonstrate cultural competence with a commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal peoples, delivering respectful and inclusive care
Participate in ongoing professional development including completion of a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance within 3 years, and engage in annual performance reviews to support personal and service growth
What MLHD offer:
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or commitment to complete within 3 years) or relevant equivalent qualification.
Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills across all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines within scope of practice
Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft Office and email applications
Current Class C drivers licence and willingness to travel for work purposes
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 Amanda Eyres – Manager Community Aged Care (Wagga Wagga) on Amanda.Eyres@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 30 July 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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 (Page 11). 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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