At a Glance
- Tasks: Facilitate engaging leisure programs and support residents' wellbeing in a vibrant team.
- Company: Join Murrumbidgee Local Health District, making a real difference in community health.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming all backgrounds, with strong health and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or commitment to complete within 3 years.
The predicted salary is between 70430 - 74286 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant – Level 1-3
Remuneration: $65,704.30 - $74,286.50 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 19
Location: Hillston
About the role
Step into this rewarding role of Leisure and Lifestyle Allied Health Assistant based in Hillston just 60 minutes away from Griffith. You’ll play a role in implementing meaningful activities for our residents that relate to their lifespan, interests and preferences while working alongside a fabulous team of health professionals.
Your responsibilities involve:
- Facilitate a range of group and individual leisure and lifestyle programs
- Correspondence and document management - including the organisation of various deadlines and communications within a multidisciplinary team.
- Perform and assist with activities under the supervision and direction of treating Allied Health Professionals such as exercise classes and community outings
- Facilitate and participate in diversional therapy activities
- Maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Create individual lifestyle care plans and programs for residents
What MLHD Offers:
- Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities
- Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Hold a Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle / Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or formal commitment to complete this training within 3 years of employment) or other relevant qualification
- Demonstrate expert level written and verbal communication skills
- Have the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Show outstanding problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to take initiative
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
Allied Health Assistant in Hillston employer: NSW Health
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