Allied Health Assistant (Elizabeth & Salisbury)

Job Description

Allied Health Assistant (Elizabeth & Salisbury) Posted: 06/02/2025 Closing Date: 07/03/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Part Time Location: Northern Metro Job Category: Allied Health About Us Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6000 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential. Job Description About the Role The Allied Health Assistant works with a multi-disciplinary team involved in a variety of activities and programs with individual clients and groups. Working across Novita’s allied health professions including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychology, the role assists with a broad range of interventions and support services to children and their families. We are seeking expressions of interest for two full time Allied health positions, one at the Elizabeth Therapy Hub and one at the Salisbury Therapy Hub. The Allied Health Assistant will undertake the following activities: Undertake activities with clients, families or education staff in line with defined programs developed by an Allied Health Clinician Assist in the provision of therapy, group activities and programs by providing administrative support, intervention support, setting-up, packing-down and cleaning and tidying Maintain defined work areas, materials and equipment Prepare and make equipment and materials for use by clients and Allied Health Clinicians Desired Skills and Experience About You To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes: Relevant qualifications Community Services, Health Sciences or Disability and Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance is desirable Experience in the role of Allied Health Assistant, Therapy Assistant Energetic, creative and flexible attitude Positive and solutions-focused mindset, with a commitment to deliver high quality service Availability to work across a flexible roster Valid driving licence and willingness to use own vehicle for travel NDIS worker screening, DHS Working with Children and Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain) Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us. Remuneration Package and Benefits Total remuneration package includes base salary, annual leave loading and statutory superannuation contribution. Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay by approximately $5,000. Further salary-packaging benefits available include meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions. You will be working with a positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others. Professional development opportunities including participation in EVOLVE conference, skills development sessions, Knowledge Sharing and external opportunities to learn and train and Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference. The position description can be accessed by clicking the "Apply" button at the top of the page and scrolling down to the "Position Description" link via Novita Career page. Apply Now and make a difference! When you work with Novita, you change lives, click ‘Apply Now’. If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying, contact Megan Tuckwell on 82563337 (Elizabeth) or Brett Williams 81821002 (Salisbury). Applications close 5.00pm Friday 7th March 2025 . Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr