Allied Health Assistant - Child and Family Health
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ624439 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants Level 1-3 (Dependent on Qualification)
Location: Penrith Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $63,177.29 - $71,429.33 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ624439
Applications Close: 21/12/2025
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 an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
Penrith Community Health Centre is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant to join our Child and Family Health team on a full time permanent basis. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s development and contributing to the health and wellbeing of families across the community.
The Allied Health Assistant will work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Orthoptists to support allied health services, as well as contribute to the delivery of the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks and Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS) programs.
Working within NBMLHD, you will provide services across Penrith Community Health Centre and other community settings including preschools, schools, Early Childhood Education and Care Centres, and occasionally in clients’ homes.
Are you ready to turn passion into purpose? Step into a role that changes lives and strengthens communities.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- 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 skills and competencies for the role.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, and competency in administrative tasks, including managing booking of appointments for allied health staff, utilising phone and on-line booking processes.
- Willingness to undertake training in health and developmental screening and monocular visual acuity screening and commitment to maintain skills, knowledge and competency required to perform screening assessments.
- Previous experience working with children (pre-school aged experience preferred).
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated organisational and planning skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use information technology systems within a variety of applications and commitment to undertake training in electronic health record systems.
- Current valid NSW Drivers Licence or equivalent with proven good driving record and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the Local Health District.
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
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jacqueline Henderson on Jacqueline.Henderson@health.nsw.gov.au
