Requisition ID:

REQ700458 Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours per week Remuneration:

Allied Health Assistant Level 2-3: $67,188.26 - $74,286.63 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location:

Fairfield Hospital Applications close:

25/10/2026 Contact:

Megan Holt - Occupational Therapy Manager on

or With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Excellent Support older people to maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life as part of a collaborative Allied Health team at Fairfield Hospital. In this rewarding role, you will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Social Workers to deliver person-centred care, enhance patient outcomes and support safe, timely transitions of care. Be part of an innovative multidisciplinary Allied Health team supporting older people with complex care needs at Fairfield Hospital Work across Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Social Work Deliver patient-centred mobility, functional maintenance and cognitive/social engagement activities Contribute to improving patient flow and supporting timely, safe discharges for vulnerable older people by being a key liaison with Residential Aged Care Homes. Are You the Right Fit? Bring your compassion, resilience and strong interpersonal skills to a rewarding role supporting older people with complex care needs. Join a collaborative team where your patient-centred approach will help make a meaningful difference to patient wellbeing and outcomes every day. Strong communicator who can build positive relationships with patients, and external stakeholders Compassionate and patient-centred,



with a genuine interest in working with older people. Comfortable providing hands-on support to patients with complex physical, cognitive and behavioural needs. Demonstrates empathy, patience and resilience when supporting patients who may experience dementia, delirium, confusion or challenging behaviours. Proactive, organised and able to work independently while seeking guidance when required Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or relevant qualification or Minimum 12 months full-time equivalent relevant experience with commitment to undertake the Certificate IV in AHA within 12-month period Provide an example of a time you delivered hands-on care to a patient with complex physical, cognitive or behavioural needs. How did you manage risks, follow safe work practices and work within your scope of practice to achieve a positive outcome for the patient? Outline how you applied effective written and verbal communication skills, including your experience working with challenging clients or managing difficult customer behaviour, and how you used professional communication and networking skills to achieve a positive outcome. If you'd like more details, we're here to help. Position Information





Applicants will be assessedagainst the criteria in the Position Description.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact . Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us? Financial Perks

12% superannuation Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) Paid maternity and parental leave Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our

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