Classification: Allied Health Assistant 2/3
Salary: $66,672 - $88,163 plus superannuation
Position No: 45722 - 02QCV
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 June 2026
Contact Officer: Emily Heckendorf on [email protected]
What can we offer you:
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions.
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12.5% Superannuation.
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Access to Employee Assistance Program.
About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced Allied Health Assistant to join Acute Allied Health Services (AAHS) Physiotherapy at Canberra Health Services (CHS).
This role will be suitable for a suitably experienced AHA who meets the criteria of an AHA 3; this is necessary due to the level of autonomy and specific skills required in this role.
This position sits within the AAHS Physiotherapy service in inpatient cancer services (oncology and haematology wards) at Canberra Hospital. The Allied Health Assistant contributes to the cross disciplinary care of patients by implementing the “Move It” Program in the acute care setting under the supervision of an allied health professional. The program contributes to patient care by providing tasks that support mobility, functional independence, socialisation and quality of life during their hospital admission.
Under supervision, you will play a key role in delivering high quality patient centred care and associated functions to support service delivery in oncology and other clinical areas as required. Clinical supervision, and professional development is provided through team structures, supervision support, competency-based assessments, and informal and formal professional development opportunities.
Please note: Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé and a response to the key selection criteria in no more than two pages. Where possible, include specific examples of your work.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy
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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
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