Employment Type : Permanent Full/Part Time & Casual, up to 38 hours per week
Location : Campbelltown and Camden Hospital
Position Classification : Allied Health Assistant Level 1/2/3
Remuneration : $30.64 - $34.64 per hour
Requisition ID : REQ562455
Application Close Date: 30/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 02/04/2025 - 09/04/2025
Contact Details: Stephen Woolley – 0409 783 697 | or Tanya Thompson - 0477 393 621 |
About The Opportunity
Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals are seeking dedicated and energetic Allied Health Assistants (Level 2/3) to work in the Allied Health Department.
As part of this position, you will work across Campbelltown and Camden in various rotations (currently rotations are 6-9 months duration).
Campbelltown Hospital is our acute site and Camden Hospital is our subacute/rehabilitation site. Camden hospital is located nearby to Campbelltown, and conveniently accessible from the M5-> Narellan Rd, with easy parking available.
This multidisciplinary allied health assistant will work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide a high quality clinical service to patients and their families/carers at Camden and Campbelltown Hospital. This position will have the opportunity to work across acute wards including aged care, medical, surgical, and neurology wards and rehabilitation services in the hospital and in the community.
This position is also responsible for undertaking administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery including patient bookings, stocktake and ordering, and general administrative tasks. The multidisciplinary allied health assistant will have the opportunity to participate in education and training within both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy departments and support existing mentoring programs of student AHAs.
What You'll Be Doing
This position is required to provide a high quality clinical service to clients and their families/carers under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional to optimise health outcomes. The Allied Health Assistant is also responsible for undertaking designated departmental and administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery.
Where you'll be working
Campbelltown & Camden Hospitals are one of NSW’s newest most progressive hospitals. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences. Our area is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to Wollongong beaches, Mount Annan botanical gardens, and multiple day trip options such as the Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands.
The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
1. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or relevant qualification or Minimum 12 months full-time equivalent relevant experience with commitment to undertake the Certificate IV in AHA within 12 month period.
2. Demonstrated 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.
3. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels.
4. Demonstrated good organisational skills, ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
5. Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
6. Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office including management of emails, word processing and database management.
7. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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