Allied Health Assistant - Mental Health Acute Unit - Wagga Wagga

Employment Type: Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants (Level 1 - 3)
Remuneration: $30.64 - $34.64 per hour (+ super + casual loading)
Hours per Week: Casual
Requisition ID: REQ553190
Applications Close: 18 March 2025
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

• Work alongside the best in the business in a supportive and collaborative team
• Genuine training and development opportunities plus a comprehensive online learning library
• Ongoing support, feedback and planning opportunities to build your career of choice
• Flexible working arrangements, choose your own hours!
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!

There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)

Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here.

About Your Role

Allied Health Assistants play a vital role in the provision of high quality client care in Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD). Working under the direction and supervision of the relevant allied health professional they provide clinical support according to NSW Health and MLHD policies, procedures and standards.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible and accountable to the Nurse Unit Manager and work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team. The Rehabilitation Assistant will provide assistance and support to the team in the facilitation of a broad range of psycho-educational groups and 1:1 work under the supervision of an allied health professional or registered nurse. They will be expected to work with others in providing quality clinical services to mental health consumers, their families and carers. The Rehabilitation Assistant will also be required to undertake quality activities conducted within the clinical setting and will be required to work as part of a seven day rotating roster.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Sherylyne Rosengren, Nurse Unit Manager on 02 5943 1740 or Sherylyne.Rosengren@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.