Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until June 2026
Location: Hoxton Park Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants Level 1
Remuneration: $1,210.79 per week
Requisition ID: REQ627376
Application Close Date: 11/01/2026
Interview Date Range: 14/01/ /01/2026
Contact Details: Kate Tylor – |
In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW)
About the Opportunity
The Primary and Community Health Team are seeking an Aboriginal person who is interested in joining the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks team in SWSLHD as an Allied Health Assistant.
SWSLHD operates its services on the lands of the Dharawal, Darug and Gundungurra people and has a rich history of working alongside local Aboriginal communities and our district's Aboriginal Health Unit.
We are a district that is committed to supporting you grow and develop your skills. As part of the Brighter Beginnings team you will be provided with cultural supervision, participate in cultural strengths mapping and form part of a larger, supportive Aboriginal workforce.
If you are ready to become part of a highly supportive team who is make a true difference to people in the community, click APPLY NOW
What You'll be Doing
To provide a high quality clinical service to clients and their families/carers under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional to optimise health outcomes for the clients of the service. The position will play a key role in ensuring the specific cultural needs of Aboriginal clients and their families are considered and addressed when delivering care.
The Allied Health Assistant is also responsible for undertaking designated departmental and administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery. The position is a part of the Brighter Beginnings multidisciplinary team. This team is responsible for implementing preschool health and development screening program in SWSLHD.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
* In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture?
* Experience as an Allied Health Assistant or commitment to complete the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant within 6 months of employment.
* Please describe your written and verbal communication skills and provide an example where you have worked independently and as part of a team.
* Can you share an example of how you've managed your workload to meet deadlines and used applications such as Microsoft Office?
* Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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