• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHA2
• Temporary Part-Time – working 22.5 hours per week, up to 30 June 2026

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a dedicated Allied Health Assistant to join the team within our Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive support and care to elderly patients. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with mobility, personal care and rehabilitation activities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our patients.

To be successful in this position, you should possess excellent interpersonal skills, a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to enhance the well-being of our geriatric community.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold or be undertaking a Certificate 3 in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate individual seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our elderly community, we encourage you to apply.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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: 905162

Enquiries:

Kathryn Broadbent - Senior Manager Geriatrics

Phone: 0478 918 872

E-mail: Kathryn.Broadbent@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

27 June 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 905162 - Allied Health Assistant - Geriatric Evaluation Management - AHA2 - role description.pdf

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