Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Territory Equipment Program
Job title Allied Health Assistant Designation Technical 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $70,859 - $79,902 Location Darwin
Position number 16194 RTF 345842 Closing 23/04/2026
Contact officer Julie Bromley on 0401 116 104 or
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=345842
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 assistant and administrative support for clients of the Territory Equipment Program (TEP). The Allied Health Assistant
will work collaboratively with the TEP team to provide aids and equipment which support elderly people to remain living in the community.
Context statement
The Territory Equipment Program aims to assist eligible residents of the Northern Territory, with permanent or long term functional
impairment, by providing prescribed equipment, aids and appliances. The program aims to enhance their safety and independence and to
assist them to live and participate in their community. TEP administer the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Assistive
Technology and Home Adjustments.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Administer the timely processing of client prescriptions, loan agreements, and equipment reviews; efficient administration of the
inventory management system including the ordering, dispatch, issue, return, recovery, retrieval, refurbishment, recycling, reissue,
disposal and destruction of equipment; efficient administration of relevant contracts; and reception duties.
2. 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.
3. Maintain information in the Community Care Information System (CCIS), and Allied Health Equipment Management Solution (AHEMS)
to a high standard. Utilise records management and archiving procedures.
4. Participate in quality improvement initiatives
5. 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. Demonstrated understanding of the needs and rights of the client group and the services available to them in their home and
community.
2. Demonstrated understanding of multicultural differences and the impacts on health outcomes
3. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills to ensure clinical and non-clinical duties are carried out efficiently.
4. Working knowledge and experience in procurement policy, sourcing of quotes, and processing financial information.
5. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills in working with clients, their families and the multidisciplinary allied health team.
6. Demonstrated understanding of ethical behaviour, including the application of privacy and confidentiality principles.
7. An awareness of and ability to apply and adhere to organisational policies and core values.
8. Well-developed computer skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes and an ability to learn new
9. Hold current NT drivers licence or have the ability to obtain
Desirable
1. Formal qualifications in Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and
criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. 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 for requirements.