Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $33.13 per hour
Hours Per Week: Various
Location: Based across the Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ680543
Applications Close: Sunday 16th August at 11:59pm
Make a meaningful difference every day by helping people regain independence and improve their quality of life. Join our supportive Occupational Therapy team and play a vital role in delivering person-centred care across inpatient and community settings.
About the Opportunity
Join our dedicated Occupational Therapy team and play an important role in supporting people to achieve greater independence and improved health outcomes. Working under the guidance of experienced Occupational Therapists, you'll provide practical clinical and administrative support across both inpatient and community settings, helping deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
In this role you will:
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Assist Occupational Therapists in delivering individual and group therapy programs within your scope of practice.
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Support clients and their families by providing education, information and encouragement to promote positive health outcomes.
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Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, holistic and culturally sensitive care.
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Provide administrative support, including scheduling, stock management, clinical documentation and data collection.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, quality care and the CCLHD values.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
You are a compassionate and motivated Allied Health Assistant who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and is passionate about helping people achieve their health and independence goals. You bring excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
We are looking for someone who has:
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A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) and experience working in an inpatient, community, residential care or disability setting.
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
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The ability to work both independently under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence providing education and support to clients and their families.
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Sound administrative and computer skills, with experience in maintaining records, coordinating schedules and managing stock, along with a commitment to delivering safe, culturally respectful and person-centred care.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the
Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
