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Allied Health Assistant TACP
Hunter New England Local Health DistrictPosted 4 hours ago
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✨ Join our supportive team as an Allied Health Assistant and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients through quality, person-centred care.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $65,704 - $74,286 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ692115
Location: Wallsend
Applications Close: Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Where you'll be working
The successful applicant will work full time within the Transitional Aged Care Program – Greater Newcastle, which is based at Wallsend Health Campus. They will be working within a large, allied health and nursing teams with clients over the age of 65 who are living at home and are undertaking the 12-week rehabilitation and transitional program. We are a friendly, cohesive team and all work together to achieve the goals of the client.
The Opportunity
The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) role is a dynamic position which has a mix of direct client care and administration. You will work with a team of Allied Health Assistant's and the workload is shared. You will actively participate in a client’s rehab program and your contributions are valued. Line management of the AHA is by the Allied Health Service Manager for TACP. Orientation and training will be a hybrid model between line manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will be linked in with the District AHA networking group.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate
✨Excellent communication skills
✨Teamwork
✨Flexibility
✨Time management and prioritisation
✨Client centred
✨Follows direction and open to feedback
✨Engaging and motivating
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $65,704 - $74,286 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ692115
Location: Wallsend
Applications Close: Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Where you'll be working
The successful applicant will work full time within the Transitional Aged Care Program – Greater Newcastle, which is based at Wallsend Health Campus. They will be working within a large, allied health and nursing teams with clients over the age of 65 who are living at home and are undertaking the 12-week rehabilitation and transitional program. We are a friendly, cohesive team and all work together to achieve the goals of the client.
The Opportunity
The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) role is a dynamic position which has a mix of direct client care and administration. You will work with a team of Allied Health Assistant's and the workload is shared. You will actively participate in a client’s rehab program and your contributions are valued. Line management of the AHA is by the Allied Health Service Manager for TACP. Orientation and training will be a hybrid model between line manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will be linked in with the District AHA networking group.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate
✨Excellent communication skills
✨Teamwork
✨Flexibility
✨Time management and prioritisation
✨Client centred
✨Follows direction and open to feedback
✨Engaging and motivating
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
- 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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively with health professionals in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising Allied Health Professional.
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!