Allied Health Assistant - Community Reablement

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
  
  
• Victor Harbor & Strathalbyn 
  
  
• Salary: $72,753 – $77, 536 per annum 
  
  
• Full time, Temporary until 21 May 2027 
  
  

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? 

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Join SA Health’s Allied Health Assistant team at Victor Harbor and Strathalbyn, where you’ll play a key role in supporting patient care and community well-being. In this AHA-3 position, you’ll work alongside Allied Health Professionals to assist with therapy delivery, support patients through treatment, monitor progress, and contribute to positive health outcomes. 

This is a hands-on, rewarding opportunity to grow your skills while making a real impact. You’ll be involved in clinical care, documentation and equipment support, while also contributing to team development and a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. Bring your initiative and compassion to a role where your work truly matters. 

WHO ARE WE? 

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve. 

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK 

Victor Harbor offers a coastal lifestyle like no other, combining ocean views, outdoor living, and a welcoming community. With a strong local services hub and a relaxed pace of life, it’s an ideal location for those seeking meaningful work alongside a change of scenery. For more information Discover Victor Harbor         

Strathalbyn is a charming historic town in South Australia, located along the picturesque Angas River and known for its well-preserved heritage streetscapes. The town features beautiful stone buildings, boutique shops, galleries, and cafés, giving it a relaxed village feel with a strong sense of history and community.  

A popular destination for day trips and weekend visitors, Strathalbyn is especially known for its antique stores, riverside walks, and scenic parks. Its location near the Fleurieu Peninsula also makes it an ideal base to explore nearby wineries, coastal towns, and natural attractions. Discover Strathalbyn  

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

• Are you motivated to support patients through their recovery journey with compassion, dignity and respect? 
• Do you enjoy working hands-on as part of a team to deliver meaningful, patient-centred care?
• Are you confident following clinical direction while taking initiative to ensure the best outcomes for patients?
• Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same and your contribution truly matters?
• Are you committed to continuous learning, teamwork and creating a safe, positive workplace for both patients and colleagues?  

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on… 

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE? 

You will………. 

• Support Allied Health Professionals in delivering therapy by assisting with patient preparation, treatment activities and recovery support 
• Monitor patient responses during therapy and report progress or concerns to the supervising clinician
• Assist with patient mobility, transport and personal care to ensure comfort, safety and dignity throughout interventions
• Contribute to group therapy and education sessions under direction, helping patients build skills and confidence
• Maintain accurate documentation, support clinical administration and uphold safety, infection control and confidentiality standards  
  
  

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN? 

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways: 

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information 
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities. 
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 
  
  

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS? 

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following: 

• You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.  

• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description 
  
  

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.  

NEED TO RELOCATE? 

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/ 

HELP IS HERE! 

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 945257), or reach out to Stefan Doube, Allied Health Team Leader – Optimal Ageing on ph: 0438 543 274 or email: stefan.doube@sa.gov.au 

To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guidelines 

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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on Friday 28th August, 2026 at 11:55PM 

Eligibility: Open to Everyone 

 20260724 Role Description AHA3 Allied Health Assistant.docx