• Support meaningful patient outcomes.
• Gain valuable clinical experience.
• Contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.

Assist therapists in delivering treatment plans, preparing resources, and supporting patients' therapy in hospital and community settings. Apply Now!

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 29th March 2026)
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $30.63 - $34.63 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
• Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care.
• Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region.
• Committed to innovation and patient centered care.
• Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery.
• Empowering teams to make a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing
This role involves supporting Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists to maximise patient outcomes. You will assist in therapy sessions and administrative tasks in both hospital and community settings.

• Assisting with treatment strategies under supervision
• Completing documentation and maintain accurate records
• Preparing therapy resources and materials
• Helping with patient-related shopping tasks
• Participating in professional development and supervision

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria:

1. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
2. Demonstrated time management skills.
3. Ability to work professionally in a team.
4. Sewing ability.
5. Basic computer skills including use of email, internet, word processing and digital photography.
6. Willingness to learn new computer programs.
7. Previous experience working with people with disabilities.
8. Current NSW Driver's Licence valid within Australia.

Requisition ID: REQ561530
Applications Close: 22nd April 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Jodie Nicholls on 02 8890 7941 or [email protected].

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

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