Allied Health Assistant

Sunshine Speech & Allied Health | Ballina, NSW

Minimum three days per week | Clinic and community

At Sunshine Speech & Allied Health (SSAH), we believe good support starts with people feeling seen, safe and understood. We want our team to feel that same sense of connection and care.

We’re a growing multidisciplinary practice supporting children, adolescents and adults across the Northern Rivers. Our work is neurodiversity-affirming, grounded in relationships and focused on what matters in each person’s everyday life.

We’re looking for an Allied Health Assistant who brings warmth, curiosity and a willingness to learn. You’ll work alongside our occupational therapists and speech pathologists, helping people practise skills and carry therapy strategies into their everyday routines.

We’d love to hear about your experience, what interests you and the support that helps you do your best work.

Your role

Working across our Ballina clinic and community settings, you’ll deliver activities planned and delegated by our allied health clinicians.

Your work may include

- Supporting clients to practise communication, play, movement, self-care and everyday participation skills.

- Delivering delegated individual therapy activities and assisting with group programs.

- Preparing resources, equipment and welcoming therapy spaces.

- Recording session activities and observations, and sharing progress, questions or concerns with the supervising clinician.

- Working with clients, families and support people to practise clinician-recommended strategies.

Your allocated work will reflect client needs, your training, demonstrated skills and the supervision available. The treating clinician will guide assessment,



clinical decisions and changes to therapy plans.

This role requires availability for at least three days per week, working across both clinic and community settings.

A supported place to learn and contribute

We want you to understand the purpose of the activities you deliver, feel confident asking questions and know where to turn for guidance.

At SSAH, you’ll have:

- Structured supervision, with scheduled opportunities to review your work, reflect on sessions and discuss questions with supervising clinicians.

- A supported introduction to the role, including our systems, therapy approaches and the people you’ll support.

- Practical guidance and feedback, through demonstration, supported practice and transparent instructions as you learn new activities.

- Tasks matched to your skills and confidence, with guidance about when and how to seek help during clinic and community appointments.

- Opportunities to learn across disciplines, developing your understanding of how speech pathology and occupational therapy support everyday participation.

We’ll talk with you about your learning goals and support needs, and keep those conversations going as you settle into the role.

What it feels like to work at Sunshine

Relationships matter here. We take time to understand each person’s interests, communication, sensory needs and priorities.



We bring that same curiosity and respect to our working relationships.

Your observations matter. As an AHA, you can offer valuable insight into how a person engages with activities and uses strategies in everyday settings. Sharing those observations contributes to thoughtful, coordinated care.

Questions are welcome. We value reflection, feedback and knowing when to seek guidance. Learning is a shared part of our work.

Individual differences are respected. Our approach recognises each person’s strengths, autonomy and ways of participating. We want team members to feel comfortable contributing their own perspectives, too.

About you

You’re warm, reliable and organised, with an interest in helping people participate in meaningful everyday activities.

You communicate respectfully, follow clinician guidance and understand the importance of accurate documentation, confidentiality and working within your role.

Qualifications in allied health assistance, relevant allied health study, or experience in therapy, disability, education or community settings would be valued. Tell us about the skills and experience you would bring.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent people and people from diverse backgrounds. Please let us know if an adjustment would make the recruitment process more accessible.

Let’s start a conversation

Apply through SEEK or send your CV and a short introduction to *@sunshinespeechalliedhealth.com.au.

Tell us about your relevant qualifications, study or experience, your preferred working days and what you’re looking for in your next role.

You’re also welcome to contact Lucie Regan, Director, with questions before applying.

We’d love to hear from you.

📌 Allied Health Assistant (Ballina)
🏢 Sunshine Speech u0026 Allied Health Services
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