Overview
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (includes 3 short early mornings per week)
Location: Cooma
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants 1 2 3
Remuneration: $31.86 to $36.02 per hour
Hours Per Week: 7
Requisition ID: REQ639908
Applications Close: 15 February 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About The Service
Allied Health Assistant – Support Quality Care in Our Rural Community
Are you eager to assist healthcare professionals in delivering effective therapy and rehabilitation services?
At Southern our Allied Health Assistants play a vital role in supporting physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and other allied health staff to enhance patient outcomes across a range of settings.
Join us and help make a positive impact on the health and independence of our community.
What You'll Be Doing
The Allied Health Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to the team in the delivery of allied health services to patients and clients, to facilitate the provision of high quality clinical care.
Support and Benefits
* Working within SNSWLHD
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Salary packaging options
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
* Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
Selection Criteria
* Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance with relevant skill sets, OR relevant qualification and/or experience AND formal commitment to complete this training. Training will be supported by the district and must be completed within 2 years from enrolment.
* Demonstrated ability to function as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by the supervising Allied Health Professional.
* Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
* Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
* Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
Information for Applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stepping Up website supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process, providing guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives.
If you require accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. We will work with you to meet your needs. Contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
How to Apply
For more information, contact Hilary Keighley at Hilary.Keighley@health.nsw.gov.au or phone: 02 6455 3281. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and You Tube.
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