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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative care (DivRAP). 

• Salary $61,057.00 - $65,680.00 (Pro Rata) AHA2 | Multiple ongoing positions available, weekday and weekend 

Are you an enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant looking to join a highly experienced interdisciplinary Allied Health team?  

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives during their most vulnerable moments? Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a dedicated Allied Health Assistant to join our exceptional Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care team. This ongoing opportunity offers the chance to provide meaningful support to patients and families while building a rewarding career.

About the role:  

As an Allied Health Assistant within the Division of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care, you will play a vital role in supporting our allied health professionals to deliver exceptional patient care. Your primary focus will be assisting with patient treatments and interventions designed to enhance independence and improve functional outcomes for our patients. You will be responsible for facilitating a high-quality diverse activity program for older people with Dementia where there are multiple complexities, cognitive behaviours and diverse cultural backgrounds. The program provides a mix of physical, social, cultural, education, entertainment, recreation and diversion.

This rewarding position offers the opportunity to work across multiple sites, delivering compassionate care to both acute and sub-acute geriatric patients. You will contribute directly to improving quality of life for older adults during critical stages of their healthcare journey, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in rehabilitation, aged care, and palliative care services.

About you:  

• Previous experience working in a health-care setting particularly with older persons and/or persons with cognitive impairment / Dementia would be advantageous
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care and effectively motivate patients from all backgrounds
• Ability to work collaboratively under the guidance and mentorship of experienced Allied Health Professionals
• Must be eligible for or be willing to undertake a Certificate 3 in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. 

Want To Know More? Contact: Catherine Ames, Allied Health Service Manager, 0435 483 069, Catherine.Ames@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 16th September 2025

Attachments: 

• Role Description

• Australian applicant guidelines 

• International applicant guidelines 

Applicant Information: 

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging. 

• 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. 

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. 

• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. 

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 914784