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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health, Port Lincoln
• $30,171 - $55,500 p.a AHA1; $58,709 - $63,154 p.a AHA2; $67,589 - $72,033 p.a AHA3
• Ongoing Full Time (over a 5 day roster)

Support, Empower, and Make a Difference in the Eyre & Far North Region

Are you passionate about healthcare and making a positive impact on the lives of others? Join our supportive team at Port Lincoln Community and Allied Health as an Allied Health Assistant. This is a dynamic role where you’ll work alongside skilled health professionals to deliver essential services across the Eyre & Far North Region. Whether you're starting your career or bringing valuable experience, this position offers an opportunity to grow and contribute to the health of our community.

Please note this position is multi-classed as AHA1 or AHA2 or AHA3 and classification will be determined on qualifications, knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Allied Health professionals in delivering therapy and patient care.
• Provide support with patient-related equipment, ensuring safe and effective use.
• Work under supervision to follow safe work practices and procedures.
• Adapt to a variety of therapeutic activities, including physical therapy, rehabilitation, and health programs.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of patients, families, and team members.

What We’re Looking For:

• AHA1: Eligible to undertake Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance.
• AHA2: Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or in progress).
• AHA3: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a healthcare environment, under direction and supervision from Allied Health Professionals.
• Strong communication skills, with an aptitude for engaging with culturally diverse individuals.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks related to patient therapy and care.
• A commitment to confidentiality and ethical practices in healthcare.

This is your chance to be part of a team that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. Apply now to join the Port Lincoln Community and Allied Health team!

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 887746

Enquiries

Jenna Hibble
Allied Health Program Manager - Adult
Phone: 86832077
E-mail: jenna.hibble@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

15 January 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

887746 AHA1 - Allied Health Assistant - Role Description.pdf

887746 AHA2 - Allied Health Assistant - Role Description.pdf

887746 AHA3 - Allied Health Assistant - Role Description.pdf

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