Allied Health Assistant | St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
Employment Term: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Located opposite Roma Street Parklands, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital is just a short walk to Brisbane CBD.
Remuneration: $32.10 – $39.30 per hour plus superannuation, as per the Allied Health & Support Services Employment Agreement.
Applications Close: 12 July 2026
Make a meaningful difference with St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our team at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital as an Allied Health Assistant, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.
Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.
Your part in St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
Allied Health at St Andrew’s is a consolidated and established service, bringing together our Allied Health teams into one clinical service supporting inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient programs.
Our team of Allied Health professionals assist patients through a variety of admitted programs and outpatient services to achieve the best possible outcomes in their rehabilitation and recovery. Our multidisciplinary team includes Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers and Dietitians, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
Why join St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At St Andrew’s, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of our patients and community.
We offer opportunities for professional development, a values-driven culture and the chance to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in one of Queensland’s leading private hospitals.
Together, we’re making a meaningful difference every day.
As an Allied Health Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of Allied Health services across a range of rehabilitation and recovery programs. Working under the clinical supervision of Allied Health Professionals, you will assist with implementing individual and group-based therapy programs, maintaining accurate client records, providing administrative support and ensuring resources and equipment are readily available to support service delivery.
Through your strong communication skills, attention to detail and commitment to quality care, you'll contribute to positive patient outcomes and help create a supportive experience for those accessing our services.
What makes a difference for us?
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Supporting the delivery of Allied Health services across inpatient and outpatient programs.
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Assisting with the implementation of individualised and group client care plans and programs under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional.
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Liaising with healthcare professionals including Allied Health clinicians, GPs and nursing staff to support coordinated patient care.
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Identifying and reporting client circumstances that require additional clinical input or intervention.
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Assisting with the preparation, maintenance and organisation of equipment and resources required for service delivery.
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Monitoring, ordering and distributing office and clinical supplies.
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Providing administrative support to the Allied Health team as required.
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Certificate III, Certificate IV or equivalent qualification in Allied Health Assistance or a related field.
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Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
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Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and service delivery for people with long-term health conditions, older persons and people living with disability.
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads.
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Confidence using technology including smartphones, tablets, laptops and clinical information systems.
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Experience working within inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation settings will be highly regarded.
What makes a difference for you?
NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family
By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children
implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
