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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo
• Salary: AHA3 $67,589 to $72,033 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading 
• Permanent Part time position working 15 hours per week
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Rehabilitation Allied Health Assistant to provide assistance and support to the Allied Health team in the delivery of services to patients/clients of the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN).

In this role, you will be working under the supervision of the Community and Allied Health, Healthy Living Team Leader and support the YNLHN Rehabilitation Service to focus on consumer reablement and care.

As the Rehabilitation Allied Health Assistant, you will provide support to patients and community clients participating in their Rehabilitation. Duties will be directed by the AHP clinician and the rehabilitation team. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and initiative as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent and experience working in a service environment.

You will be required to demonstrate:

• Clear aptitude for working in a healthcare setting and with people from a variety of cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work under general direction and direct or remote supervision from Allied Health Professionals
• Ability to adapt to changing needs of the workplace on a daily basis
• High level communication and interpersonal skills –demonstrate ability to work with people from a variety of cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Ability to problem solve through use of policies, guidelines and procedures relevant to the role
• Sound time management, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment to assist patient therapy and / or handling of patient related equipment and devices

Location

Wallaroo is a seaside paradise just 2 hours from Adelaide on the west coast of the peninsula.  A favourite destination with sandy beaches perfect for swimming, great fishing off the jetty, abundance of sightseeing attractions and outdoor activities and with regional city conveniences supports a real work-life balance.

About Us

Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, to watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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)

• 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: 910806

Enquiries

Melanie Prior
Position: Healthy Living Team Leader
Phone: 0481094873
E-mail: Melanie.Prior@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

4 September 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 910806 - AHA3 Role Description YN Rehab (1).pdf

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