Allied Health Assistant - Geriatric Medicine
Support specialist geriatric care in a leading tertiary hospital
Hands-on patient interaction within a collaborative allied health team
Be part of a world-class health precinct undergoing major redevelopment
Support, deliver and build high-quality geriatric therapy services by assisting allied health clinicians to optimise patient independence and outcomes.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
Remuneration: $63,177.29 - $71,429.33 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Located in the Geriatric Medicine Department at Westmead Hospital, you’ll join one of Australia’s most respected teaching and referral hospitals within Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).
Work within a multidisciplinary team delivering specialised geriatric care
Join a district with over 13,000 staff committed to better health services
Be supported by strong clinical leadership and professional supervision
Experience a culture grounded in collaboration, respect and empowerment
Contribute to innovative, high-quality care across Western Sydney
What you’ll be doing
As an Allied Health Assistant, you’ll provide vital clinical and operational support to Allied Health Professionals, helping deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Assist with individual and group therapy programs under professional supervision
Support patients to maximise functional independence across care settings
Document attendance, objective observations and communicate progress clearly
Manage workload priorities in collaboration with allied health clinicians
Maintain therapy equipment, supplies and contribute to student supervision
Be part of a health system that puts people, purpose and progress at the centre of everything we do.
Join Western Sydney Local Health District and help deliver better health services for our community—apply today.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualifications - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance/relevant qualification or currently enrolled in training for a Certificate IV in AHA or relevant qualification.
Selection Criteria:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance/relevant qualification or currently enrolled in training for a Certificate IV in AHA or relevant qualification.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated previous experience working in a health environment.
Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing member of the allied health team.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload delegated by supervising AHP's, meet deadlines and complete activities within scope of practice, seeking assistance as required.
Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles and how it applies to the duties of the position.
Demonstrated ability to work within a healthcare service or professional care giving capacity, in a positive manner enhancing the client's ability to achieve positive outcomes and personal goals.
Requisition ID: REQ620896
Applications Close: 11th January 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Shalini Balram on shalini.balram@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
