Job no: 939809
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals – ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112 and MODBURY SA 5092
* Salary: $63,194 - $67,979 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHA2
*This role attracts a fixed allowance that ensures a minimum salary equivalent to AHA2 (third increment) pro-rated, based on the Undertaking as within the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025.
About the Role
Supporting patients through some of their most challenging moments takes genuine care, compassion and commitment. At Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), Allied Health Assistants are a valued part of multidisciplinary teams, delivering meaningful, everyday impact to patients and communities across Adelaide's northern suburbs.
This AHA2 role is embedded within acute clinical programs across Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital, working as part of multidisciplinary teams to support timely, patient-centred care.
What You'll Be Doing
* Delivering direct patient support under the direction and supervision of Allied Health Professionals across a range of clinical areas
* Assisting with therapeutic programs, including mobility, exercise, restorative care and activities of daily living to support patient recovery and independence
* Contributing to clinical and non-clinical activities within the Allied Health Division, including supporting service evaluation and improvement
* Preparing therapy environments and equipment to ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of allied health interventions
* Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and contributing to safe, patient-centred care in line with NALHN standards and SA Health policy
* Building effective relationships with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to support positive health outcomes
* Participating in competency-based training to maintain and develop clinical skills relevant to the role
What You'll Bring
* Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent relevant qualification)
* Demonstrated experience working within a health or community care setting under professional supervision
* Sound understanding of patient confidentiality, manual handling principles, and workplace health and safety obligations
* Clear, respectful communication skills with patients from diverse backgrounds
* Ability to work effectively as part of a busy clinical team and manage competing priorities with composure
* Current or willingness to obtain a SA Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Clearance, as required by SA Health employment standards
About You
In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.
Benefits
* Incremental wage increases in line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025
* Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge
* Salary packaging option available to save money by paying for everyday expenses from salary before tax
* Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas
* Professional development opportunities: Allied Health Education unit offers in-house training; staff are eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and reimbursement of eligible expenses
* Opportunities to participate in research via the Allied Health Research Chair program
* Regular clinical supervision to receive individualised support, learning and development
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Checks
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.
Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 939809
Application Closing Date: 19 June 2026 – 11.55PM
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