Employment Type: Part-time, Temporary, 12-month contract with possibility of extension and/ or permanency.
Classification: Allied Health Assistant 3 (PN 69650)
Salary: $78,271 - $86,300 (12% Super)
Location: University of Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT
Section: Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services
Closing Date: 21 August 2025

• 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 discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval)

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a suitably experienced Allied Health Assistant to assist the implementation of the SPICE at Home pilot program for 12 months commencing October 2025. The position available is part time and the successful applicant will work 4 days a week or equivalent hours across 5 days.

This position will be supporting the implementation of the SPICE at Home pilot study, between October 2025 and October 2026 which is being delivered as a collaboration between the Rehabilitation, Community and Aged Care Service (RACS) of Canberra Health Services (CHS) and University of Canberra (UC). The successful applicant will be providing tailored interventions in the home environment to people with dementia. Interventions will be developed by the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist and will be aimed at maximizing independence and meaningful engagement.

This position will be based at University of Canberra Hospital as part of the Brindabella Day and Ambulatory Rehabilitation service.

This position will be suitable for an 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.

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.
• 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 submit a copy of your CV along with a 2x page response to the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Only applications submitted online via the E-Recruitment system will be accepted.

***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 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.

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 see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.