Allied Health Assistant, Brain Injury Rehabilitation
About The Role
Are you a qualified allied health assistant, undergraduate allied health student or interested in working to achieve Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant seeking casual employment? As an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) with the South West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service, you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting people with brain injury as they work toward their goals—both in our Transitional Living Unit and out in the community.
South West Brain Injury Rehabilitation provides multidisciplinary rehabilitation to people with acquired brain injury across MLHD. AHAs work directly with clients in the Transitional Living Unit and in the community supporting them to achieve their goals under the guidance of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, social workers, neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists. AHA also provide administration leave cover.
The Transitional Living Unit operates alternate weeks Monday to Thursday. The TLU is a house in Lavington that accommodates up to four clients. AHAs are rostered morning, evening and night shifts. The evening and night shift staff are required to work in isolation and be responsible for the health and safety of the clients in the TLU overnight.
Employment Type: Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant - Level 1-3
Remuneration: $31.86 - $36.02 per hour (+ super + casual loading)
Requisition ID: REQ641916
Location: Lavington, South West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service
Why You’ll Love This Role
Make a real impact by supporting clients on their rehabilitation journey toward greater independence.Be part of a team that values you—respectful, inclusive, supportive, and genuinely caring.Enjoy flexibility with a roster that includes morning, evening, and night shifts.Experience variety through diverse tasks, environments, and community-based activities.Grow your skills with ongoing education and professional development opportunities.Work independently with confidence, knowing your team always has your back.
“The best thing about my job is that I get to support people on their rehabilitation journey and it is life transforming for them.”
“I work with a professional and capable team that values and respects me and supports me to do my best work, I feel really appreciated.”
Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or other relevant qualification (Aged Care; Disability) OR commitment to complete Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance within 3 yearsUnderstanding of the impact of acquired brain injury on individuals, their families and significant others.Ability to be flexible, show initiative and respond quickly to challenging situations.
More Information
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For role related queries or questions contact Jacqueline Jones – Occupational Therapist on for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 31 March 2026
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
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.