Allied Health Assistant
· Temporary Part-Time | 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) | October 2026 – October 2027
· AHA3 | $72,753 - $77,536 p.a. (pro rata)
· 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice
· Location: Mount Gambier.
About The Role
Join the Country Health Connect Physiotherapy team as an Allied Health Assistant and play an important role in supporting the delivery of allied health services to patients and clients across the Limestone Coast.
Working under the supervision of Allied Health Professionals, you will assist with specialised clinical screenings and treatments, monitor patient responses to therapy, support patient preparation and movement, and provide education as directed. You may also assist with therapy-related documentation, clinical equipment and group-based interventions.
The role will likely include working in a range of clinical areas including Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient care including group classes, Aged Care, Community input, and Acute Inpatient care. This means that whilst being line managed by Physiotherapy, this role will likely involve working among multiple allied health disciplines as required.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced health professionals while supporting patients with diverse and complex care needs to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
About You
You are a motivated and adaptable Allied Health Assistant with strong communication and organisational skills and a genuine commitment to supporting quality patient care. You work effectively under the direction of Allied Health Professionals, can respond to changing priorities and are comfortable working with patients from diverse backgrounds and with varying care needs. As an AHA3, you will also be expected to provide leadership and guidance to more junior Allied Health Assistant staff and/or provide supervision to Allied Health Assistant students.
To succeed in the Allied Health Assistant role, you will:
· Hold a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent.
· Demonstrate high-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds as well as the ability to work with patients demonstrating complex care needs.
· Be able to work under general direction, and direct or remote supervision from Allied Health Professionals.
· Demonstrate strong skills in time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to adapt to changing workplace needs.
· Bring experience working in a health service environment, with knowledge of patient confidentiality, ethical practice and the role of Allied Health Assistants within a healthcare setting.
About Country Health Connect
Country Health Connect provides community-based health and care services that support people to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence. Within the Physiotherapy team, Allied Health Assistants work alongside Allied Health Professionals to support the delivery of patient-centred allied health services.
In this role, you will work closely with the Allied Health team and engage with patients, carers and families as required under the direction of the supervising Allied Health Professional. The team supports people with a diverse range of needs and works collaboratively to deliver safe, effective and responsive care across the Limestone Coast.
About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.
Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.
Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.
Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?
· Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
· Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
· Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
· Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
· Benefit from salary packaging and wellbeing initiatives.
· Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.
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Conditions of Employment
· A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
· A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required for this position.
· A current NDIS Worker Screening Check is required for this position.
· 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
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Enquiries
For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Clinical Senior Physiotherapist, Katy Oliver on 8721 1460 or email katy.lockwood@sa.gov.au and quote role 950513.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
950513 Allied Health Assistant.pdf
Applications to be submitted before 11:59pm (ACDT) Sunday 27th September 2026
