• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Allied Health Division
• Salary: $61,057 - $65,680 per annum (AHA2), pro rata, plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits
• Temporary contract up to 31 December 2026 - Full-time multiple positions available 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? We are seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join our dynamic team, supporting Allied Health Professionals within NALHN clinical service areas in relation to cardiology requirements.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of consumers by providing practical and therapeutic support that promotes recovery, independence, and community integration.

About the Role:

Working in the Allied Health Division  you will have an opportunity to work across all Allied Health Specialties, and will provide essential support to Allied Health Professionals, contributing to comprehensive patient care and restorative outcomes. Your appointment will be at the AHA2 level.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring patient response to therapies and reporting to the supervising AHP.
• Assisting patient transport to/from AHP therapy/intervention.
• Assisting patient preparation for therapy and at the conclusion of therapy.
• Assisting patient in personal care needs to maintain privacy, cleanliness and dignity before, during and after therapy interventions.
• Assisting with patient movement and/or physical tasks as part of a directed therapy intervention.

Classification & Appointment

Appointment to this role will be at AHA2:

• AHA2: Requires Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or Mental Health (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.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to work effectively with patients, families, and a diverse team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate resilience within a complex environment
• Commitment to quality care, safety standards and continuous improvement
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment

About Us:

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

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.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

Lyell McEwin Hospital – The major hospital in the north and north-east for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – A general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

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.

Checks:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for 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: 925462

Enquiries:

Allied Health Facilitator Allied Health

Phone: 81829379

E-mail: Health.AlliedHealthFacilitator@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

16 January 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 924384 Allied Health Assistant AHP2 Role Description.pdf

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