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• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Kangaroo Island Health Service
• Salary: AHA2 $58,709 to $63,154 p.a. (Pro-rata) / AHA3 $67,589 to $72,033 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part-time position working 22.5 hours per week up to 17 March 2026

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a AHA2 or AHA3.

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join SA Health's dedicated team of Allied Health Assistants at the Kangaroo Island Health Service, where you'll play a vital role in supporting our community's well-being.

As a Part-time, temporary Allied Health Assistant - Kangaroo Island Health Service, you'll be working closely with our skilled Allied Health professionals, providing essential assistance to individuals seeking recovery, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life. Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting with patient transfers, mobility aids, and exercise programs under the guidance of Allied Health professionals.
- Supporting the delivery of therapy services, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech pathology.
- Ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients during therapy sessions.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Promoting patient independence and empowerment throughout their treatment journey.

To excel in this role, you'll need a genuine passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in an allied health setting is desirable, but comprehensive training will be provided.

As part of SA Health, you'll be joining a values-driven organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to South Australians. You'll enjoy a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the satisfaction of making a tangible difference in people's lives.

Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic and inclusive healthcare team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career path with SA Health, where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of our community.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, 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 and employer superannuation contributions.
• 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 BHFLHN 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 BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN 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.

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

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

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 897004

Enquiries

Name: Matthew Conaghty

Title: Program Manager KI

Phone: 8553 4231

E-mail: Matthew.Conaghty@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

22 April 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 897004 - BHFLHN Role Description AHA2 Allied Health Assistant_KIHS.pdf

 897004 - BHFLHN Role Description AHA3 Allied Health Assistant KIHS.pdf

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