Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Reference number
REQ680101
Occupation
Allied Health Assistant
Work type
Part-Time
Location
Riverina & Murray
Salary Information
$65704.3 - $65704.3
Closing date
16 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
Remuneration: $65,704.30 - $74,286.50 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 20
Requisition ID: REQ680101
Location: Urana MPS
About the role
Step into this rewarding role of Leisure and Lifestyle Allied Health Assistant based in Urana just 70 minutes away from Wagga Wagga. You’ll play a role in implementing meaningful activities for our residents that relate to their lifespan, interests and preferences while working alongside a fabulous team of health professionals.
Your responsibilities involve
- Facilitate a range of group and individual leisure and lifestyle programs
- Correspondence and document management - including the organisation of various deadlines and communications within a multidisciplinary team.
- Perform and assist with activities under the supervision and direction of treating Allied Health Professionals such as exercise classes and community outings
- Facilitate and participate in diversional therapy activities
- Maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Create individual lifestyle care plans and programs for residents
What MLHD Offers: At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
- Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses,
plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Career development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Hold a Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle / Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or formal commitment to complete this training within 3 years of employment) or other relevant qualification
- Demonstrate expert level written and verbal communication skills
- Have the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Show outstanding problem-solving skills with demonstrate ability to take initiative
More information: Click here for the Position Description about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Annelize Meerholz - the Facility Manager via
[email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 16 August 2026 (at midnight)
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy*(Page 1.You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool* during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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📌 Allied Health Assistant - Leisure & Lifestyle (Riverina)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Riverina