ACT Health
Allied Health Assistant - Transitional Therapy and Care Program
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Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 2/3 (PN 67175)
Salary: $66,672 - $88,163 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: University of Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT
Section: Transitional Therapy and Care Program
Closing Date: 25 October 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.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
- Access to onsite cafes.
About the Role:
Community Health and Integrated Care (CHIC) is a diverse portfolio within Canberra Health Services, delivering services across aged care, rehabilitation and community settings. The Transitional Therapy and Care Program (TTCP) provides short-term, goal-focused therapy and care services for older people following a hospital stay, supporting them to regain independence and transition safely back to their homes and communities.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Allied Health Assistant Level 3 to join our multidisciplinary TTCP team. In this role, you will work closely with Allied Health Professionals to deliver therapy and care programs that support clients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence.
You will provide high-quality care across a range of settings, including clients' homes, the TTCP Residential Unit and community locations. Using your advanced allied health assistance skills, you will support the delivery of individual and group programs, monitor client progress, and provide timely feedback to clinicians to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
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This role requires excellent communication skills, initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment. You will enjoy a varied workload and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people.
The position may require flexibility to work across different services and locations, as well as participation in weekend rosters, on-call arrangements and rotational rosters to meet service needs.
Note: This position will be suitable for a suitably experienced AHA who meets the criteria of an AHA3; this is necessary due to the level of autonomy and specific skills required in this role.
A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill similar roles/ future vacant positions at the same level across CHS.
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.
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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)
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 community
Our 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.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Susannah Phillips on (02) 5124 0065 or at susannah.phillips@act.gov.au
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