Allied Health Assistant
Job No:
NWRH194
Location:
Townsville
Salary: From $67,125 per annum
Location: Townsville, with outreach travel required
Employment Type: Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? NWRH is seeking a dedicated Allied Health Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team in Townsville. In this role, you will support Allied Health Professionals by delivering client care, assisting with therapy programs, and contributing to service development and quality improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and develop resources for therapy and home programs
- Deliver 1:1 therapy under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals
- Contribute to client reports, care planning, and documentation
- Assist in facilitating group programs and home visits
- Support equipment management, stocktake, and calibration
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and service improvement initiatives
- Perform administrative tasks and respond to requests from team members
About You
- Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (essential)
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, time management, and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Awareness of local health issues and experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Current C-class driver’s licence and valid Blue & Yellow Card or NDIS Worker Screening
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite (or willingness to learn)
- Australian or NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible visa holder (no sponsorship provided)
Desirable: Experience with client information software such as Profile.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to grow professionally while providing meaningful support to clients. You’ll enjoy a supportive team environment, flexible career development opportunities, and the satisfaction of directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community.
Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package starting from $67,125 (commensurate with experience), plus superannuation and a range of additional benefits, including:
- Salary sacrificing options of up to $15,900
- 17.5% leave loading
- Support for professional development costs through our partnership with Health Workforce Queensland
- 10 days professional development leave
- 5 weeks annual leave
Ready to Apply?
Join our dedicated Allied Health team in Townsville to support clients, grow your skills, and contribute to meaningful community care.
For further information, please contact the Allied Health Team Leader, Lynette Reville at Lynette.Reville@nwrh.com.au
About NWRH
NWRH is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider of community and outreach-based allied health, mental health, aged care, wellbeing and disability services. We’ve been providing services to more than 50 communities throughout regional, rural and remote Australia since 1993.
NWRH harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. We share a commitment to cultural competency, providing a comprehensive and robust model of healthcare service delivery.
At NWRH, you’ll have the opportunity to work in rural, remote and regional locations, be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team and feel rewarded by the real difference we make in people’s lives. Grow, both personally and professionally, and set yourself up for success throughout your career!