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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: AHA2 - $58,709.00 - $63,154.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Sefton Park SA, 5083
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 15 hours per week up to 30 Jun 2026
• Occasional weekend work required

About the Role

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting patients and their families across CALHN’s Integrated Care Geriatric Services programs, including Geriatrics in the Home (GITH), the Multidisciplinary Community Geriatric Service (MCGS), and the Geriatric Outreach Service (GOS). Working under the guidance of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will provide therapy support and practical assistance with daily living activities, helping to improve the wellbeing and independence of older persons.

In this role, you will contribute directly to hospital avoidance and substitution strategies by ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate and effective care in the most appropriate setting. Your support will make a meaningful difference in the patient experience, while also helping families feel supported and connected throughout the care journey. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering safe, person-centred care for older members of the community.

About You

You are a compassionate and motivated Allied Health Assistant with the qualifications, skills, and experience to support patients and families in a healthcare or community setting. With excellent communication and teamwork abilities, you thrive in multidisciplinary environments while also working independently to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.

• Hold a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent qualification in aged care, community health, disability, or a related health field) with experience in healthcare or community settings.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with patients from diverse backgrounds and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Highly motivated, reliable, and adaptable, with the ability to manage workloads, follow care plans, use initiative, and maintain professionalism in demanding environments.

• Committed to ongoing professional development, with sound knowledge of MDT practices and the ability to apply digital and administrative skills to support patient care.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN 

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

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 910986

Enquiries to:

Jordan Lockwood, Physiotherapist

Phone: 0479188245

E-mail: Jordan.Lockwood@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 10^th October 2025

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

 910986 AHA RD (1).pdf

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