Closes: 09 January 2026
Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 2
Salary: $66,672 - $75,529 plus superannuation
Position No: 70209, several - 02P3T
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 December 2025
Contact Officer: Jane Hermolin on or
What can we offer you:
* Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
* Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
* Flexible working conditions.
* 12% Superannuation.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program.
* Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
* Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
About the Role:
The Division of Allied Health provides a range of allied health services across clinical Divisions based at predominantly Canberra Hospital. A strong emphasis is placed across all sections on accessible and timely care, delivered to a high standard of safety and quality. This is underpinned by the Division's commitment to research and training. The Division works in partnership with professional colleagues, consumers, and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
Acute Allied Health Services (AAHS) Physiotherapy provides services to a range of clients in acute inpatient wards and specialised outpatient settings including Fracture Clinic, Paediatric Physiotherapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Our Allied Health Assistants work under a supervision and delegation framework. They work closely with physiotherapists, patients, carers, other health care professionals and multidisciplinary teams to achieve safe, high quality patient care. Acute inpatient care is delivered across 7 days and involves allied health assistants. Allied Health Assistants can work in various inpatient and outpatient areas depending on operational service needs and development requirements.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
* Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
* Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration )
* Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
* Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
Note: There are several temporary Full-Time and/or Part-Time Positions available for a period of 20 weeks to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position.
For more information on this position and how to apply "click here"
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
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Note
There are several temporary Full-Time and/or Part-Time Positions available for a period of 20 weeks to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services