War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is a 3rd Schedule Aged Rehabilitation hospital, situated in Waverley, owned and operated by Uniting and part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Services are comprised of 24-hour inpatient care, Monday to Friday outpatient departments, iREAP Day Rehabilitation program, several specialist community teams inclusive of Transitional Aged Care, Geriatric Flying Squad, Young Onset Dementia, and day centre program, 24-hour accommodation service for regional guests and the full range of hospital support services. It is set within beautiful tranquil grounds and is a well-supported team environment.
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An opportunity has become available for an Allied Health Assistant to join the Occupational Therapy Department at War Memorial Hospital, Waverley, which specialises in aged care and rehabilitation.
This position will primarily provide assistance to the occupational therapists and be involved in the management of the Equipment Loan Pool. Other duties include assisting with individual therapy, group programs and patient mobility as well as general administrative duties within the department.
This position is a full time permanent role available from February 2026. Work days are Monday to Friday.
In your application describe how you meet the following selection criteria
Selection Criteria:
1. Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance or willingness to work towards same
2. Experience working with older people in a health care environment and an awareness of the range and use of assistive equipment in a health care setting
3. Proven excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
4. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities and manage time effectively
5. Demonstrated computer literacy including ability to use the MS Office suite of programs
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment
7. Knowledge and understanding of Work Health Safety Act & Regulations 2011 and WHS principles
8. Competent driver with a current NSW Drivers' Licence Class C
All Category A NSW Health workers are required to have received an annual seasonal Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers.
Enquiries to: Jane Corlett – Occupational Therapy Head of Department – –
Position Description: PD OT Assistant
Application Guide: Application Guide
Applications To:
Applications Close: 11.30pm, 18th January 2026
WMH is proudly committed to the provision of environmentally sustainable health services. WMH operates under Uniting's values and Code of Conduct which employees are committed to uphold. It is important that the people who work at Uniting have a sense of commitment to our purpose. We are an equal opportunity employer and we select staff based on merit and experience. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.