Allied Health Assistant – Targeted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ481249 Requisition #
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $58,692.84 per year plus super (full-time) or $29.60 per hour plus super (part-time/casual)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ481249
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
This is a targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment action under the Government Sector Employment Act Rule 26, Employment of Eligible Persons. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent who meet the selection criteria, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Where you'll be working
Full-time, part-time, and casual positions available!
Sutherland, St George and Prince of Wales Hospitals Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams are seeking team members that are motivated to provide best possible compassionate care to our community. As an allied health assistant, working with an Occupational Therapist, or a Physiotherapist, you will provide support to deliver health care to people in hospital. Your day includes working with clients on their therapy program, setting up equipment, and communicating with many people at the hospital.
An eligibility list for Allied Health Assistants for Occupational Therapy and, or Physiotherapy will be created from this process. Applicants selected for the eligibility list may be offered permanent, temporary, or casual roles that become available, at St George Hospital, Sutherland Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital.
What you'll be doing
As an Allied Health Assistant, you will provide support to the therapy team in the delivery of health care services to patients under the direct, indirect, or remote supervision of a Therapist and consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.
All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.
A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.
In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria
1. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? If so, please tell us about your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, including a brief description of your family and community connections.
2. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent work experience and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of SESLHD.
3. Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
4. Computer literacy or a willingness to learn.
5. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities and manage time effective.
6. Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
7. OT positions: Current Class C NSW drivers licence (or equivalent).
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Karleen Dumbrell on Karleen.Dumbrell@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 12 May 2024
