Job Overview

- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Daw Park - Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care Division
- Salary $67,979.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHA2 | 0.3 FTE - Part Time Vacancy until August 2027
- Weekend role based at Repat Health Precinct, Lancaster Rehabilitation Ward

Join our Allied Health Team Join the Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care (RAP) Division at the Repat Health Precinct and make a meaningful difference to patients as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary Allied Health team.

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will work alongside Allied Health Professionals to support patient care, promote independence and contribute to positive occupational and therapeutic outcomes.

About the role

Reporting to the Allied Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager and working under the direction of Allied Health Professionals, the Allied Health Assistant provides patient care and therapy support to assist patients in achieving greater independence and improved outcomes.

- Providing specific therapeutic interventions and assisting with patient therapy under the direction of Allied Health Professionals.
- Assisting patients with transport, preparation, personal care, movement and physical tasks associated with therapy interventions.
- Maintaining accurate patient documentation and therapy-related databases as directed.
- Monitoring patient responses to therapy and reporting relevant information to supervising Allied Health Professionals.

About you





- Must be eligible for or be willing to undertake a Certificate 3 in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent
- Ability to work under close supervision and direction from Allied Health Professionals
- Ability to act responsibly in an emergency situation, with an ability to competently undertake pool rescue protocol per the division’s procedures
- Previous relevant experience with patient care or experience working with people of varying degrees of disability and/or backgrounds

Contact: Adrian Cowling, Allied Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager, (08) 8404 2294, [emailprotected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 25 October 2026

Attachments

- AHA2 Allied Health Assistant Role Description
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information

- We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the adaptable working arrangements for this role.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
- 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: 953408

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📌 Weekend Allied Health Assistant (Adelaide)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 Adelaide