CCLHD - Allied Health Assistant

Employment Type:  Temporary Full Time, Contract end date: 31 December 2026

Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant

Remuneration: $1164.22 - $1316.29 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ585018

Applications Close:  Sunday 13 July 2025 at 11.59pm 

Interview date: from Monday 21 July 2025

Are you passionate about supporting others and playing a hands-on role in patient recovery and wellbeing?
Would you like to be part of a professional, passionate and friendly healthcare team that values compassion, teamwork, and personal growth?

An exciting opportunity exists to join Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) as a Client Support & Therapy Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a people-focused environment and wants to help deliver outstanding care every day.

At CCLHD, we are building a pathway to excellence grounded in our commitment to Trusted Care and Better Health for Everyone. We are cultivating talent, fostering innovation, and empowering our people to deliver exceptional care with integrity, respect, and purpose.

 About the Role

•       As an Allied Health Assistant, you will assist the team with direct patient care, including routine evaluations, preparing patients for treatment, and providing service information.
•       You will help assess patient needs to inform activity programs and assist in delivering therapeutic activities as prescribed by Allied Health Professionals.
•       Administrative duties such as word processing, phone calls, photocopying, maintaining inventory records, and monitoring resource utilisation are also key aspects of the role.
•       Working hours are 8.00am to 4.30pm- Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

• Support clients, patients, and consumers with day-to-day care activities and therapy preparation
• Assist in assessments and help deliver tailored therapeutic programs under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals
• Provide safe, person-centred support with an understanding of the patient’s diagnosis, goals, and precautions
• Carry out essential administrative duties such as data entry, inventory management, phone handling, and resource tracking
• Accurately report patient observations and feedback to supervising staff to assist in treatment planning
• Stay current with training, supervision, and education requirements
• Follow all NSW Health and CCLHD policies, contributing to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment
• Actively demonstrate behaviours aligned with the NSW Health CORE Values and the Caring for the Coast vision

 For more information about this role, please view the   Position Description

 
About You

• You hold a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant/relevant qualification or willingness to undertake this training. 
• Current unencumbered NSW driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to travel across sites for meetings and clinical care provision.    
• You have previous experience working in a health environment, with a range of patient cohorts across inpatient, outpatient and/or community settings. 
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement

 
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.  
 

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave
• Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

 Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

 Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

 NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

 Need More Information?

 For role-related queries, please contact:
Danielle Wolfenden

Phone: 0412 569 560

Email: Danielle.Wolfenden@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

 You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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