Allied Health Assistant (AHA) - Physiotherapy - Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Service (STACS)
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- Allied Health Assistants
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- REQ584065 Requisition #
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- Jun 22, 2025 Post Date
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $60,747.33 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ584065
Applications Close: 7 July 2025
Interviews: 18 July 2025
An exciting opportunity exists for an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) Physiotherapy with a passion for patient centred compassionate care, to join the Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Service (STACS) at The Sutherland Hospital. STACS provides short-term, goal-directed interventions (up to 12 weeks) for older persons who have the capacity to benefit from a package of services that include low intensity therapy, social work, nursing support, and personal care. The service aims to assist older persons to complete their recovery, optimise their functional capacity and, if required, assistance making long-term care arrangements.
The STACS AHA Physiotherapy will be expected to work a combination of weekdays and weekends.
Where you'll be workingYou will be working at The Sutherland Hospital and Community Health Service, a major metropolitan and teaching hospital located in the Sutherland Shire, approximately half an hour drive south of Sydney, in the suburb of Caringbah. The Sutherland Hospital provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and community based services.
For role related queries or questions contact Mary Santos on Mary.Santos@health.nsw.gov.au
What you'll be doing
Provide support to the Physiotherapy team in the delivery of health care services to patients under the direct, indirect or remote supervision of a Physiotherapist and consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District policies, procedures and standards
Selection Criteria:
1. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent work experience and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of SESLHD.
2. Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of technology relevant to the work unit and comply with information and communications security and acceptable use policies.
4. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities and manage time effectively.
5. Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
6. Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- 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 invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website