Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant - Community Care  ( Job Number:  02P56)  Description Employment Type: Part Time (18.38 hours per week), Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 2 (PN 62975) Salary: $66,672 - $75,529 (Plus 12% Super)Location: Canberra Health Services, ACTSection: Community Care ProgramClosing Date: 8 January 2026 What can we offer you:  •  Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12% Superannuation. •  Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. •  Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services (RACS) is a vibrant and diverse Division within CHS providing multidisciplinary rehab, aged and community-based care across a range of settings. Community Care Allied Health Assistants have strong peer support where we work collaboratively with other professionals and participate in regular clinical supervision. We pride ourselves on our continual drive to deliver exceptional care and maintain a positive workplace culture. Our team is committed to the delivery of health services that reflect Canberra Health Services values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind. Community Care Physiotherapy services are offered from community health centres across the ACT. The team supports patients with a wide range of presentations including musculoskeletal injury, post-surgery rehabilitation, frailty and aged, impaired balance and mobility, and pelvic health. Community Care Allied Health Assistants work to their strengths and communicate openly to facilitate an environment of curiosity, innovation, and excellence to assist each other to achieve positive patient outcomes through the provision of exceptional clinical services. We are a high performing team that is engaged in continuous quality improvement and research. Staff wellbeing is high priority, and the Community Care Physiotherapy team is an inclusive team that cares and takes the time to listen, show empathy and understanding towards each other, and our consumers. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description . Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: •  Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply:  Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.   ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.  Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together Our Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jason Whittingham on or at #LI-DNI Job : Allied Health Salary Range : 66,672.00 - 75,529.00 Contact Name : Jason Whittingham Contact Email :  Closing Date : 08/Jan/2026, 12:59:00 PM