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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network,  Port Pirie Regional Health Service
• Position is located in Port Pirie
• Multi-classification AHA2 or AHA3
• Salary $61,057 - $65,680 p.a. (pro rata) - AHA2 | $70,293 - $74,914 p.a. (pro rata) - AHA3 + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part Time Contract (37.5 hours per fortnight, up to 6 August 2027)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Join Our Team as an Allied Health Assistant in Port Pirie!

Are you passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of your community? We are looking for a dedicated Allied Health Assistant to join our team at Port Pirie Regional Health Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About the Role

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing support and assistance in delivering high-quality Allied Health services to our patients and clients. Working under the supervision of Allied Health Professionals, you will help monitor patient responses to therapies and prepare patients for their therapy sessions, including transport to and from interventions. Your contribution will be vital in ensuring our clients receive the best possible care and support. 

Duties may include:

• Monitoring patient responses to therapies and reporting findings to the supervising Allied Health Professional.
• Assisting in the preparation of patients for therapy sessions.
• Providing transport assistance for patients to and from therapy interventions.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes.

Essential Criteria

• For AHA2 Level: You must hold or be actively working towards a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, with relevant experience in a service environment.
• For AHA3 Level: A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) is required, along with demonstrated experience in a service environment.

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding role and make a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network – We care for you

Important Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, 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.

Applicant Information

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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 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.

Job ref: 926886

Enquiries

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

Application Closing Date

13 February 2026 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 926886 - AHA2 Allied Health Assistant YNLHN.pdf

 926886 - AHA3 Allied Health Assistant YNLHN.pdf

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