Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Children's Development Team
Job title Allied Health Assistant Designation Technical 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $68,795 - $77,575 Location Alice Springs
Position number 15496 RTF Closing 27/01/2026
Contact officer Nicola Crook on or
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide allied health assistance and other support as directed for the clients of the Children's Development Team. The Allied Health
Assistant will work under the direction of the manager and physiotherapists/occupational therapists/speech pathologists in the
provision of allied health services to optimise outcomes for the client group.
Context statement
The Children's Development Team provide multidisciplinary allied health services in urban and remote settings of Central Australia
and the Barkly District with an emphasis on early intervention, to optimise a child's developmental potential.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Prepare for and undertake clinical tasks under the direction and delegation of the allied health professional.
2. Ensure the maintenance of allied health equipment and/or stock, including storage, labelling, cleaning, receiving, distribution,
delivery and return, as well as rotation and monitoring levels of equipment, consumables and other resources
3. Participate in administrative support duties and assist allied health professionals with client related records as per team policies
1. Research, source, obtain quotes and order resources, equipment and/or stock, in keeping with team direction and budget
parameters and ensure related invoices are processed as per Departmental procedures.
5. Provide support and allow shadowing to students, trainees, new staff etc.
6. Under the delegation of the allied health professional, assist with any required screening of clients using a standardised
screening tool and/or other appropriate questionnaires/resources.
7. Participate in quality improvement initiatives
1. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance OR relevant experience in a field of technical work closely related to the duties of
the vacancy.
2. Demonstrated understanding of multicultural differences and the impacts on health outcomes.
3. Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation and conflict management skills, with experience working in a
team environment to achieve positive health outcomes.
1. Ability to work under direction and instruction to assist health professionals provide high quality clinical services.
2. Ability to think laterally and problem solve independently with initiative and demonstrated organisational and time management
skills.
6. Working experience with clients and consumers within a health, aged care or disability setting. Upholds a high level of personal
integrity, confidentiality, adaptability and the ability to interact with diverse cultures.
7. Well-developed computer skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes and an ability to learn new IT systems.
Desirable
1. Experience identifying and participating in quality improvement initiatives to improve workplace practices
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body
substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.