Allied Health Assistant - CHSP Social Support Group

Support allied health teams to deliver quality care through therapeutic activities and compassionate, client-focused engagement

Remuneration: $30.63 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Manilla Multi Purpose Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until June 2027
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: Thursday 24th July 2025
Applications Close: REQ585042

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

 
About the role:

In this role, you will work one day per week within the community to provide social support and networking for aged clients. You'll support the team in delivering quality client care by assisting with routine evaluations, preparing clients for treatment, and providing service information. You'll help deliver engaging recreational activities aimed at enhancing mental stimulation and overall quality of life.

Working under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals, you'll contribute to assessing client needs and help prepare and implement therapeutic activity programs. You'll also provide vital administrative support, such as managing records, handling phone calls, and maintaining resource inventories. Ongoing professional development, supervision, and clear communication with the healthcare team will be essential as you contribute to effective care planning and service delivery.

Where you’ll be working:

Located 45km northwest of Tamworth, Manilla is a welcoming multi-cultural community, boasting a variety of cafes and shops as well as the renowned Manilla bakery. A family friendly city, housing is affordable and there are a variety of schools close by. Enjoy a high quality of life in Manilla, with lots of sunshine, sporting activities and national parks on offer!

Manilla Multi Purpose Service is a 57-bed facility providing a range of clinical services - including a 24-hour 4 bed Emergency Department, 13 bed acute ward, pathology, radiology and 40 bed residential aged care.

About you:

Our successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, along with sound computer literacy. You’ll be able to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism. A key part of the role involves managing your workload effectively - prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, and completing delegated activities within your scope of practice, while seeking guidance when needed.

Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Fowler on Michelle.Fowler@health.nsw.gov.au