• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary AHA-2   $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary positions up to 6 months

About the Role

Join our dynamic team as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care across the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Working under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), you’ll contribute to high-quality clinical service delivery in the acute wards at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Under the direction of our skilled allied health professional staff, you will assist with clinical service delivery to patients.

This may include:

• Contributing to patient care by providing administrative assistance
• Contribution to a safe working environment for patients and staff
• Preparation of assessment and therapy resources as required
• Supporting implementation of a therapy program under direction of allied health for example group activities, personal care- dressing, grooming and showering practice, upper limb rehabilitation, delirium management, exercise programs
• Communication of relevant issues relating to patient care to the treating therapist 

You will support a diverse patient population while developing your skills and knowledge in the allied health field. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and are eager to grow in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Allied Health Assistant with the skills and experience to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications & Experience – Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) and experience in a caregiving or therapeutic role.
• Skills & Abilities – Exceptional communication skills, compassionate nature, value teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, work independently or within a team with minimal supervision and adapt to change.
• Clinical Awareness – Ability to recognise patient progress or deterioration, take appropriate action, and provide accurate handovers.
• Professionalism & Commitment – Reliability, confidentiality, and a commitment to ongoing learning, workplace safety, and ethical patient care.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 906221

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Application Closing Date

11.55 pm Friday 27 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 906221 CALHN OT ROLE DESCRIPTION AHA2_2024.pdf

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